Dentistry Must Engage with Multi-Generational Patients
Dentistry is a “people business” that serves a broad spectrum of age demographics that span multiple generations – from the millennials to the Gen X … more
Oral Hygiene
Is It Really Periodontal Disease?
I think we can all agree that we have acquired newfound knowledge since graduating Dental Hygiene School. For myself, a 2007 graduate I can attest to … more
Why Physicians Die by Suicide: Lessons Learned From Their Families and Others Who Cared
Every day, we know doctors save lives. But you may not know that each day in the United States, a doctor dies by suicide. The … more
The Dental Diet: The Surprising Link Between Your Teeth, Real Food, and Life-Changing Natural Health
Modern dental health is a disaster zone. We are in the midst of an orthodontia epidemic. Four million U.S. kids need braces and 10 million … more
Strain and Pain in the Dental Profession
There are multiple factors involved in the development of favorable or unfavorable outcomes from our repetitive routines. Anyone involved in dentistry is aware of the … more
A New Generation of Fluoride Varnish is Coming to You!
The efficacy of fluoride varnish in the prevention of dental caries, remineralization of tooth surfaces and treatment of dentin hypersensitivity is well supported by literature. … more
Empowering Periodontal Therapy
According to the CDC, “47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of … more
How To Be Happier Now! Mindfulness and the Dental Professional
The dental office is a great place to work. It is very satisfying to be able to help patients improve their health while creating long … more
An Alternative Practice setting for One Canadian Dental Hygienist Started with a Simple Idea
Canadian Dental Hygienist, Patricia Blundon, is the developer of a dental mirror that clips on to a saliva ejector to aid dental hygienists, assistants, and … more
Latest Trends in Oral Hygiene Market Are Here
Technavio’s latest report on the global secondary oral hygiene market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an … more
SUNSTAR Launches New Generation of Flossers for Professional Market
Sunstar Americas announced today that it is introducing GUM Flossers with Control Grip to the professional dental market as a significantly enhanced replacement for its … more
MouthWatch Invites Hygienists to be Teledentistry Changemakers at ADHA
How will teledentistry be implemented to reach those in need, empower careers in dental hygiene and build all types of dental practices? MouthWatch, the creators of … more
Saving Lives… What’s in Your Toolkit?
April and Oral Cancer Awareness Month has just passed; a time when our attention once again turned to this insidious disease. Unfortunately due to over … more
Global Dental Imaging Market Embracing Upsurge from CBCT
Cone-beam computed tomography…rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? Well, if not now, it soon will. At the recent IDS in Cologne, Germany, CBCT was prominent. … more
“Oral Health for Total Health” Focused During Dental Hygienists Week
National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 8‒14 as part of oral health month in Canada. During that week, which emphasizes “Oral Health … more
Many Factors Found to Impact Oral Health Habits, Including Diet, Gender
Findings from the first comprehensive study on the oral health of a population in transition from a foraging, wild-food diet to an agriculture-based diet indicate … more
Philips’ Dental Hygiene Products Improving Oral Health for All
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is leveraging its expertise in the consumer and professional healthcare domains to empower dental professionals to improve patients’ lives … more
Your Top Picks: February 2017
February is known to be a “blue” month, but we saw some great interactions on our social media from our readers and followers! While our … 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