Oral Health Group

09/09/2026

Orthodontics has never had more technology at its disposal...but does having better tools automatically lead to better outcomes?

In the September edition of , Dr. Daniel Richmond explores the pursuit of excellence in an era of AI, digital treatment planning, 3D-printed appliances, and remote monitoring.

Read more: https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/the-pursuit-of-excellence-in-orthodontics/

In an orthodontic era defined by rapid technological advancement, growing patient volumes, and greater delegation, the pursuit of excellence remains as relevant as ever.

09/09/2026

A password is not the protection you may think it is. 🔐
 
Anne Genge, Founder & CEO of Myla Training Corp., discusses how passwords are actually the front doors leading to all of the confidential information at your practice. One small action of logging into an account can have a big impact on patient trust. Anne shares a few tips for better protecting your patient information in case a password ends up in the wrong hands.

09/08/2026

The September Orthodontics edition of Oral Health is here! 🦷

Curated by Dr. Daniel Richmond, this issue explores the evolving world of orthodontics — from clear aligner therapy and digital treatment approaches to sleep-disordered breathing, eruption timing, infant orthopedics and complex orthodontic-surgical care.

Explore the latest clinical insights and approaches shaping orthodontic care today by reading the full September edition online: https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/edition/2026-09/

09/08/2026

Dental coverage can open the door to care, but for patients with disabilities, accessibility goes far beyond affordability.

In this article, Lauren Bal explores how dental professionals can help close these gaps through person-centred care. Simple changes can make a meaningful difference.

Read more: https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/nextgen/seeing-the-whole-patient-disability-and-dental-access/

Picture a patient who finally has dental coverage through the CDCP. They are ready to make an appointment, coverage in hand and a dental need they are ready to act on. Yet for many patients with disabilities, the barriers do not disappear once they enter the dental office.

09/07/2026

After raising more than $24,000 for healthcare professionals, dental student Muntdr “Moony” Madlol arrived at one of North America’s most difficult Ironman 70.3 courses with two bike rides, three hours of sleep, no breakfast, and a promise he was no longer making only to myself.

Read more about "the best and worst day" of Moony's life: https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/nextgen/an-ironman-70-3-in-scrubs-the-best-and-worst-day-of-my-life/

09/06/2026

: This month we are featuring Azraa Banka, a third-year dental student at the University of British Columbia. Azraa documents the challenges and highlights of dental school by creating lighthearted and educational content for pre-dental and current dental students on social media.

Read more about Azraa: https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/nextgen/azraa-banka-is-documenting-the-dental-school-journey/

This month we are featuring Azraa Banka, a third-year dental student at the University of British Columbia. Azraa documents the challenges and highlights of dental school by creating lighthearted and educational content for pre-dental and current dental students on social media.

09/06/2026

An insurance audit can result in more than a repayment request. It can potentially affect a dentist’s ability to submit claims altogether.

With insurers increasingly using data analytics and automated review to identify unusual billing patterns, audits may be happening more frequently and identifying larger potential overpayments. Health and regulatory lawyer Lonny Rosen explains what dentists should do when an audit begins.

Read more: https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/the-audit-letter-no-dentist-wants-to-receive-how-to-manage-an-insurance-audit/

Few letters are more alarming to a dentist than one advising that an insurer has audited their practice, calculated a significant overpayment, and requires repayment on short notice. What, then, should a dentist do?

09/05/2026

AI, GLP-1 medications and new medical technologies are transforming health care...but they’re also contributing to rising costs.

U.S. employers expect health benefit costs per employee to increase by an average of 8.2% in 2027, the largest jump since 2003, according to preliminary findings from a national employer survey.

Read more on this story: https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/dental-industry/ai-glp-1-drugs-among-factors-driving-biggest-u-s-health-benefit-cost-increase-since-2003-survey-1003998484/

U.S. health benefit costs are projected to rise 8.2% in 2027, the largest increase since 2003, as GLP-1 drugs, AI billing and other pressures drive spending.

09/04/2026

Could omega-3 and aspirin offer an alternative to antibiotics for some patients with severe periodontitis?

In a one-year study of 109 patients with advanced periodontitis, researchers compared several adjunctive therapies following subgingival instrumentation. About 58% of patients receiving antibiotics reached the study’s clinical target of no more than four remaining deep periodontal pockets.

Read more on this story: https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/clinical/dental-research/omega-3-and-aspirin-show-surprisingly-similar-results-to-antibiotics-in-treating-severe-gum-disease-1003998328/

A study of 109 patients found omega-3 and low-dose aspirin delivered clinical outcomes comparable to antibiotics in treating severe periodontitis.

09/04/2026

What is the most important benefit of practice ownership for Canadian dentists? Let’s see what our survey says! 🤔

Did you guess correctly?

For more results from our annual survey, visit oralhealthgroup.com