A dentist may recommend visiting a trained oral surgeon for a tooth extraction if your tooth has significant problems or shows signs of serious decay. Periodontal disease typically describes infection or inflammation of the gums and bones that support the teeth.  Tooth extraction may be performed due to periodontal disease and the loosening of a tooth; however, it does not cure the disease.  At CVOS Oral Surgery, our highly trained dental surgeons are happy to discuss the different treatments we can offer patients or referring dentists.  Will a Tooth Extraction Cure Periodontal ..read more

In dentistry, many practices continue to schedule patients in a way that ensures that staff are always busy…but not necessarily productive. In this recorded webinar, you will learn how to take a strategic approach to appointment scheduling so that productivity is maximized and each provider is contributing to the overall goals of the practice. Practitioner Production Calculator The post Strategic Scheduling: The Key to Being Productive, Not Just Busy first appeared on Credit Valley Oral Surgery ..read more

Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes dentists make when preparing to sell their practice by discovering how to create and implement proven strategies to guide you through the sales and transition process. Whether selling a practice in six months or six years, avoiding costly mistakes now can protect a practice’s value from eroding during the sales process later. Download PDF The post How To Avoid Common Mistakes When Preparing To Sell Your Dental Practice first appeared on Credit Valley Oral Surgery ..read more

Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) has been an essential step to protecting staff and patients of dental practices for over a year now. However, the protective benefit of wearing PPE is significantly reduced, if not entirely eliminated, if that dental PPE is not put on (donned) or removed (doffed) properly. To aid dental healthcare workers in successfully donning and doffing their PPE in the safest possible way, CVOS has produced instructional videos on how to don/doff gowns and gloves, as well as on how to correctly wash their hands to protect themselves and others. The post How t ..read more

The covid-19 pandemic hit our communities hard and fast. Within the dental industry, most practices only had a couple of days to close their doors in compliance with RCDSO recommendations. While I praise our governments for taking action to support our practices, our employees, and our patients, the effects of this shutdown will be felt for some time yet. Of course, this, too, shall pass. The more important question that should be on every practice owner’s mind is: when you are once again able to open your doors to patients, will you be prepared? No, I am not referring to PPE or air filtration ..read more

What should you be telling patients when they ask if it is ok to continue taking their herbal medicines before and after their oral surgery? 71% of Canadians have used natural health products (which includes herbal medicine) according to the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD). The NNHPD is the body within the Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada that is responsible for regulating natural health products. On its webpage, the NNHPD states that “…just because a product is natural doesn’t mean it is safe for you to use.” As oral healthcare professionals, i ..read more

The legalization of cannabis use in Canada has reached its 1-year anniversary. Over the past year, the healthcare industry – including oral healthcare – has had to take this into account as we update and adjust our practices to accommodate this new reality. However, unlike other societal changes that have impacted how we practice, cannabis use by patients still represents many unknowns to dentists and specialists alike. One of the most pressing question for those of us involved in practices requiring patient sedation is: how does the use of cannabis by patients affect their sedation? Limited D ..read more

Oral surgeons make up one of nine specializations in dentistry. They are recognized and regulated by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO).  A team of doctors at Credit Valley Oral Surgery specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries to the human mouth and face. Oral surgeons diagnose, remove, treat or repair diseased or damaged structures in the mouth, maxillofacial (behind the nose), and facial bones.  Oral surgeons practise in hospitals and private clinics and are authorized to order and read CT (computed tomography) scans. Let’s explore CT scans ..read more

What Is Grafting? Dental bone grafting is a surgical procedure used to build bone in the jaw. Grafting may use bone from elsewhere in the body, or synthetic material may be an option. The procedure is commonly performed before dental implant surgery, as dental implants are directly attached to the jaw bone. Patients may have... The post Does a Dental Oral Surgeon do Grafting? appeared first on CVOS ..read more

Are You A Good Candidate for Dental Implants? A good candidate for a dental implant can benefit from improving their smile, restoring their bite, preserving their facial shape, and preventing bone loss. However, not every patient is a good candidate for dental implants. One of the most significant concerns before any oral surgery is the... The post Can You Get Dental Implants If You Have Periodontal Disease? appeared first on CVOS ..read more