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dentalcorp and Envista partner to offer dental implants across 500+ practices nationwide

Posted Jul 28th, 2022 in 2022, in the news, the wire

dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. ("dentalcorp" or the "Company"), (TSX: DNTL), Canada's largest and one of North America's fastest growing networks of dental practices, announced today a new partnership with Envista to expand implant services to Canadians.

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One Day at a Time: Mapping Your Road to Wellness

Posted Jul 27th, 2022 in 2022, the wire, thought leadership

Many of us want to incorporate healthier habits into our lifestyles, but the mere thought of a wellness routine is daunting. You floss, you brush, you exercise, and think to yourself, “there are only so many hours in the day!” I recently read a great article by Jamie Millar about this very topic, and I’ll summarize what I’ve learned from my research.

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Support Centre Team Member Spotlight: Mimi Godin

Support Centre Team Member Spotlight: Mimi Godin

Posted Jul 20th, 2022 in 2022, spotlights, the wire

We’re shining the spotlight on Mimi Godin, Manager, Category Development and Analytics at dentalcorp’s Support Centre. Mimi tells us about graduating as a dental hygienist, how an unexpected dinner changed the course of her career, and the lifelong journey of leadership.

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Associate Spotlight: Dr. David Dacombe

Associate Spotlight: Dr. David Dacombe

Posted Jul 13th, 2022 in 2022, spotlights, the wire

This month we shine the spotlight on Dr. David Dacombe, Associate Dentist at Odyssey Dental Care in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We discuss what he finds most rewarding about practicing dentistry, his accomplish-ments with his team members, and how excellence in patient care is more than just providing treatment.

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Partner Spotlight: Dr. Terri Pukanich

Partner Spotlight: Dr. Terri Pukanich

Posted Jul 7th, 2022 in 2022, spotlights, the wire

This month, we shine the spotlight on Dr. Terri Pukanich, General Dentist at Slave Lake Dental in Slave Lake, AB, and dentalcorp’s Partner since 2019. We discuss what excites her most about practicing dentistry, how partnership with dentalcorp provides opportunities to teach and mentor, and how her team is committed to bringing joy into the office every day.

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The Art of Communication: Improving the Quality of Informed Consent Discussions in Dentistry

Posted Jul 6th, 2022 in 2022, the wire, thought leadership

Prior to receiving dental care, patients in Canada have the right to be fully informed. This means that oral healthcare clinicians must advise their patients of all reasonable treatment options, the associated risks and benefits, and the rate of success or failure of each procedure (or test) that is recommended. Informed consent is a legal and ethical duty for dentists and dental hygienists. More importantly, it is an integral part of building trust within the patient-provider relationship a...

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Support Centre Team Member Spotlight: Sarah Oddson

Support Centre Team Member Spotlight: Sarah Oddson

Posted Jun 24th, 2022 in 2022, spotlights, the wire

This month, we shine the spotlight on Sarah Oddson, Senior Manager, Corporate Brand and Communications at dentalcorp's Support Centre. Sarah tells us about her commitment to learning, welcoming new opportunities for growth, and the importance of embracing individuality in the workplace.

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Practice Manager Spotlight: Sarah Weinstein

Practice Manager Spotlight: Sarah Weinstein

Posted Jun 20th, 2022 in 2022, spotlights, the wire

This month, we're shining the spotlight on Sarah Weinstein, Practice Manager at Tweed Dental Care in Tweed, Ontario. Sarah tells us how she navigated the pandemic, her passion for honest and ethical dentistry, and the importance of excellent record keeping.

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The Safety Dance: Going from Near Misses to Good Catches

Posted Jun 10th, 2022 in 2022, the wire, thought leadership

Imagine the following scenario: A temporary dental assistant loads a sterilizer before lunch, and despite pressing the start button, the sterilizer fails to begin the reprocessing cycle. Another assistant returns later to unload the pouches. In a rush because one of their appointments ran long, they fail to confirm the status of the indicators, incorrectly marking the instruments as passed (i.e. sterilized), and subsequently store and distribute the instruments.

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Partner Spotlight: Dr. Ken Phillips

Partner Spotlight: Dr. Ken Phillips

Posted Jun 6th, 2022 in 2022, spotlights, the wire

This month, we shine the spotlight on Dr. Ken Phillips, owner and Principal Dentist at Royal Centre Dental Group in Vancouver, BC, and dentalcorp’s Partner since 2018. We discuss how partnership with dentalcorp has allowed him to provide consistent patient-focused care, his philosophy of building trust with patients, and the importance of mentorship for emerging dentists.

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