During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario has recommended that all non-emergency dental services be postponed to help to prevent the spread of the virus. So, what’s an emergency? In dentistry, an emergency is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate treatment, including: oral-facial trauma significant infection, especially if […]
To ensure the health and safety of our community, we have instituted a few changes to your next appointment with us. Some things that you can expect to experience include: 1. Patient Wellness Screening Prior to your visit with us, you will be contacted by a member of our team either through text message, email,
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, begins with chronic bacterial growth in the mouth. If left untreated, periodontal disease can eventually lead to tooth loss. What are the Symptoms of Periodontal Disease? Initially, bacteria build a home in the spaces between the tooth and the gum, called the periodontal pocket. In the early stages,
Much has been discussed recently about the challenges of finding new team members and retaining current ones. The pandemic has shifted perspectives, and what teams needed in the past has now changed. Among the top stressors reported during the pandemic are finances, social isolation, and the health of family members. In any given year, 1
The information flowing along a blockchain is like a river that knows no country borders, is as unregulated as nature, and forever carries upstream pollution. Everyone paddling on the water can agree on the river’s depth at any point along the journey, and the river does not run straight because there is no one in
In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused all dental clinics across Canada to temporarily shut down. Our office closed its doors, appointments were cancelled, and our patients were left to fend for themselves. Of course, our patients are on an individualized schedule that was created specific for them and their oral needs. Disruption to this
Given the requirement for aerosol generating procedures to provide effective dental treatment, the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly challenging for all dental professionals. As leaders of our teams, dentists are used to being prepared for all sorts of emergencies. However, emergencies and disasters are quite different. During an emergency you need quick decision making; there
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Hello Friends! It has been a very eventful past year around our clinic, with lots of new and exciting changes, partnerships and events happening! We thought we would share some of our most exciting updates with you! That being our partnership with Canadian explorer and writer, Adam Shoalts! Some of you may recognize Adam from
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The opportunity to learn many lessons has been hurled upon us over the last two and a half years. We have seen storms come and go and temperatures rise to new limits. We have also witnessed almost every aspect of our lives be disrupted by an infectious agent so small it cannot be seen by
Take a look inside our Celebration of Nature, Art & Science! “Life only exists with both memories and missions.” As we celebrate a successful and memorable event for our clinic, we take a moment to reflect on the evening, and to thank every single person who came out and showed their support to our team,