CDHA Celebrating World Oral Health Day
On March 20, oral health professionals around the world will celebrate World Oral Health Day (www.worldoralhealthday.com), a global awareness campaign to highlight the prevalence of … more
Dental Hygiene
Introducing the All New Oral-B Compact Clean: Compact But Powerful
Did you know … 60% of millennials say they prefer extra soft/soft brushes and 64% want a small brush head, yet 50% believe soft or … more
Managing Hygiene Products Taught Through OIM Instrument Program
What is the OIM Program? Designed for practices seeking to better manage their dental hygiene instruments and reduce instrument costs. It is a program that … more
Top 3 Reasons for Choosing Cloud-based Dental Software
In the past few years, the cloud-based dental software was introduced to the dental industry. Many articles and blogs were written to explain this new … more
The Right Question
“How’s your dog?” “What’s new with the kids?” “Are there any changes in your health history?” These are typical and appropriate questions to ask patients … more
Wipe Away Your Worries: How to Choose the Right Wipe
Regardless of where your office is located or what type of practice you work in, a common factor is Infection Control. Everyone needs a surface … more
Setting the Record Straight About Toothpaste Abrasivity
Dental professionals hear a lot of opinions about toothpaste abrasivity. There are misunderstandings about the meaning of relative dentin abrasion (RDA) values and what they … more
Steam Sterilization: It’s in the Bag!
The question, “paper or plastic” takes on an entirely new meaning when related to instrument sterilization in the dental office. Classified as a medical device, … more
Editorial: Doctor, Doctor… Teach Me, Teach Me
US-based The Pew Research Group has a special unit following oral healthcare. Recently, it released a blog on three issues facing Americans (yes, it translates … more
Floss vs Interdental Brushes: Who Wins?
Today, I would like to share my thoughts on the ongoing debate between dental floss and interdental brushes, and what we should be recommending to … more
Care Homes Should Prioritize Oral Health for Patients
Care homes should assess, record and help residents maintain their oral health. A new draft quality standard out for consultation advises care home staff to … more
New Plaque HD Toothpaste Provides Maximum Oral Health
TJA Health LLC, the manufacturer of Plaque HD® Plaque-Identifying Anticavity Toothpaste, the only plaque-disclosing toothpaste on the market, is pleased to announce the launch of NEW! Plaque … more
Dental Hygienists Advise You and Your Patients to Focus on Oral Health in 2017
The beginning of a new year is a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start and set new personal and professional goals. While many people … more
Dr. Esther Wilkins, “Godmother of Dental Hygiene,” has Passed Away
Dr. Esther Wilkins, a Chelmsford native and longtime professor at Tufts University who was known as the “godmother of dental hygiene” as one of the … more
Canadian Hygienist Returns from World’s Largest Charity Hospital Ship
32-year-old Dental Hygienist, April MacDougall, has returned from volunteering with Mercy Ships onboard the world’s largest charity hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, in Cotonou, Benin. MacDougall paid … more
More Warnings are Released About the Use of Electronic Cigarettes
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a new report that presents research and policy recommendations on electronic cigarettes and their use among adolescents and young adults. … more
Dental Hygienists Should Be Essential Primary Care Providers, Says ADHA
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is pleased that Health Affairs recognizes the enormous impact oral health has on the overall public health system in … more
Less than Half of Older Americans with Dental Insurance Visit the Dentist
Only 12 percent of older Americans have some form of dental insurance and fewer than half visited a dentist in the previous year, suggests new … more
Smart Toothbrush Films While Brushing to Review Oral Hygiene
The Internet-of-Things is everywhere. Even in your toothbrush. Chicago startup Onvi has created what it calls the world’s first video toothbrush, named Prophix, which uses a video … more
Dyson Creating Toothbrush with Water Jets to Improve Dental Hygiene
After revolutionising the design of vacuum cleaners, hair-dryers and standing fans, Dyson could now be looking to conquer the dental hygiene market. The British tech … more