The Canadian dental landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and the recent $2.2 billion acquisition of Dentalcorp by U.S. private equity firm GTCR serves as a watershed moment that crystallizes three interconnected trends: the accelerating decline of solo dental practices, the rise of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), and the strategic positioning of corporate dentistry to […]
The expansion of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) represents a major structural change to Canada’s dental economy. While it closes critical gaps in access to care, it also introduces uncertainty as employer-sponsored dental benefits come under review and patient payor mixes begin to shift toward public programs. For leading dental practices, adaptation is essential. […]
The introduction of the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) represents the largest single market shock in modern Canadian dental practice. It created, almost overnight, an entirely new segment of potential patients. Over five million Canadian residents are now approved and hold a Sun Life member card, officially granted access to care they previously could not […]
When I first started looking for a permanent dental home, I thought the toughest part would be choosing the right office. Would the team be kind? Would the patients respect me? Would the doctor value hygiene as much as restorative? I was wrong. The hardest part was learning how to talk about my worth without […]
A practical guide for the U.S. and Canada The mouth is a neighborhood. Hygiene keeps the peace. When a practice brings in a temp, the work does not become less essential. It becomes more visible. That is why worker classification matters. Paychecks, taxes, benefits, liability, and sleep quality all sit on this call. Get it […]
And it’s changing the way we get paid, argue, and maybe even breathe. For years, dental insurance has felt like arguing with a stubborn uncle at Thanksgiving. He hears you. He just doesn’t listen. You explain the treatment plan. He nods politely. Then sends you a letter saying “Denied” in twelve-point font. On July 27, […]
“On June 30, 2025, British Columbia’s dental hygienists woke up to something new, not a magic cure for coffee stains on teeth, sadly, but the next best thing: a clear, unified set of professional standards.” It is not every day that a change comes along that affects every oral health professional in the province. The […]
“Just when you thought Ohio’s dental regulations couldn’t get any clearer—or more detailed—2025 comes knocking.” We’ve all experienced that moment: you’re in the middle of your day, fully booked with patients, and suddenly someone mentions new state regulations. Cue internal panic, a fleeting thought of “Did I miss something?” and maybe a silent prayer that […]
“Wait, so now pay equality isn’t just gender-based? Welcome to Washington, the state that just made dental temping a whole lot fairer—and more interesting.” Let’s be honest: navigating pay rates and employment standards as a dental hygienist can sometimes feel like untangling dental floss after a bad day—frustratingly complicated, and you suspect someone made it […]
“Your insurance said what?”If you’ve worked as a dental hygienist, you’ve heard it before. The patient who thought their cleaning was covered, only to find out it wasn’t. The strange policy that limits which providers they can see, or what kind of preventive care they’re allowed to receive. In Washington dental news, a new piece […]
