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 […]
“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 […]
We talk to thousands of dental hygienists each year. Conversations around workplace happiness, pay, and job satisfaction are all fair game, and we’re not scared of the awkward conversations that happen around these subjects. Over the years, we’ve gotten a good feel for the industry at large. And, we’ve done surveys and crunched data internally […]
As we continue our journey to help dentists navigate new trends and exciting revenue opportunities, we want to pull away from the tech-based talk of AI or 3D printing. Instead, let’s look at adding new procedure mixes that are outside of the norm. In particular, sleep dentistry is an exciting space. Not to be confused […]
Here’s a scary fact to start your day: over half of Americans and Canadians are living paycheque to paycheque. Worse, the inflationary economy is trending these percentages upward at a rapid pace. Increasing housing prices are forcing many out of the market, grocery bills are at all-time highs, and consumer debt is creeping toward $20 […]
Key points: Social media (particularly LinkedIn) remains a strong way to build digital connections with other talented dental workers. Join local and regional dental talent associations for networking and learning opportunities. Attending events is a fantastic way to forge in-person bonds with hygienists, assistants, receptionists, and even dentists. Online communities like Reddit provide ongoing support. […]
