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Partner Spotlight: Dr. Ashley Fidyk

Posted Nov 5th, 2021 in 2021, spotlights, the wire

This month’s Partner Spotlight features Dr. Ashley Fidyk, principal dentist at Lake Country Dental Centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. We discussed what she loves most about being a dentist, the important role patient relationships have played in her practice’s success, and the most valuable lesson she has learned in her career.

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Support Centre Team Member Spotlight - Victoria Yousef

Support Centre Team Member Spotlight - Victoria Yousef

Posted Oct 29th, 2021 in 2021, spotlights, the wire

Today we shine the spotlight on Victoria Yousef, Marketing Manager at the dentalcorp Support Centre. With this being National Orthodontic Health Month, Victoria shares with us her passion for educating and spreading awareness of the importance of orthodontics at any age. She also tells us how being direct and laying it all on the line can be the key to finding happiness and success.

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Speaking Up About Safety Incidents: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Posted Oct 25th, 2021 in 2021, the wire, thought leadership

With the colder weather approaching, I begin to think of the many times I’ve (quite literally) been on a slippery slope. Have you ever noticed that when we slip on ice, often the first thing we do is look around and hope nobody saw? When you think about it, wouldn’t it be better if people did see us so that they would know to avoid the icy patch or put salt down to prevent others from slipping and falling? We may have avoided injury, but the next person to come along may not be as lucky, esp...

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Associate Spotlight: Jillian Gordon

Associate Spotlight: Jillian Gordon

Posted Oct 22nd, 2021 in 2021, Associates > Ontario, spotlights, the wire

October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and for our Associate Spotlight we sat down with Dr. Jillian Gordon from Village Orthodontics. Jill tells us about what inspired her to pursue a career in orthodontics in the first place, and what it is that keeps her and her patients smiling their greatest smiles, day in and day out.

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Entering the World of Dentistry: 5 Pieces of Advice for the New Grad

Posted Oct 20th, 2021 in 2021, the wire, thought leadership

Like any profession, stepping into the real world of dentistry after graduation can be intimidating. Building a plan for your development now will help set you up for a successful and rewarding dental career in the long term. While dental school provides you with a strong foundation, a significant proportion of the knowledge and skills you will need to be successful in dental practice are learned after graduation.

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National Infection Control Week: Utilizing Effective Sterilization Processes for Optimal Practice Safety

Posted Oct 18th, 2021 in 2021, the wire, thought leadership

In dentistry, infection prevention and control (IPAC) is of paramount importance, and sterilization centres play a vital role in protecting the health and safety of patients and practice teams. However, each dental practice must have safeguards in place to ensure that instruments are being sterilized safely and effectively.

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dentalcorp, Canada’s top dental practice network, offers team members and their families comprehensive virtual well-being services free of cost

dentalcorp, Canada’s top dental practice network, offers team members and their families comprehensive virtual well-being services free of cost

Posted Oct 10th, 2021 in 2021, in the news, the wire

Toronto, ON – October 10, 2021 – dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. ("dentalcorp" or the "Company"), (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and fastest-growing network of dental practices, today announced a new partnership with Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. ("Dialogue") (TSX: CARE), Canada’s leading Employee and Family Assistance Program provider.

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dentalcorp announces the appointment of Martin Fecko as Chief Marketing Officer

Posted Oct 6th, 2021 in 2021, in the news, the wire

Toronto, ON - October 6, 2021 – dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. ("dentalcorp" or the "Company"), (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of dental practices, announced today the appointment of Martin Fecko as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), commencing October 25, 2021.

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Support Centre Team Member Spotlight - Jacquie Barlow

Support Centre Team Member Spotlight - Jacquie Barlow

Posted Sep 29th, 2021 in 2021, spotlights, the wire

Today we shine the spotlight on Jacquie Barlow, Director of Operations, Atlantic Canada/Eastern Ontario. Jacquie’s debut at dentalcorp included a chance elevator encounter with a friendly colleague and a poorly timed vacation – both of which confirmed that she’d found her forever job.

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Adopting Peer Review in Dentistry

Adopting Peer Review in Dentistry

Posted Sep 27th, 2021 in 2021, the wire, thought leadership

Now, more than ever before, dental practitioners can seamlessly communicate with their colleagues through an array of online platforms, forums, and social media groups. While this modern technology allows practitioners to conveniently share interesting cases, ask questions, and learn from others, this informal type of interaction has a number of limitations as it relates to information control, including accountability, tracking, and follow-up. This is where formal professional peer review, ...

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