Patient Care
Training the Next Generation of Biofilm Warriors
Coastal Carolina Community College uses Guided Biofilm Therapy treatment protocols based on individual dental patient diagnosis and risk assessment to achieve optimal results.
Taking An Alternate Route to Pain Management
Nonopioid remedies are changing the landscape in dentistry.
5 Dental Products That Will Never Be Replaced
A look at categories of dental products that will always be a part of providing dental care, even as technologies, form factors, and other aspects of these tools and instruments continue to change.
What You Should Know as Kids Return to School and Your Dental Office
Dentists and dental teams need to be aware of a variety of emotions that children (and their parents) are experiencing after a pandemic as they make their way back into practices this school year.
Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in a Dental Office
When patients experience trauma in the chair, it is important to follow up and ensure that we can help them to the best of our ability.
Why Don’t Some Dental Boards Regulate Dental Assistants?
Despite dental assistants performing hands-on patient care and tasks critical to patient health and safety, inconsistent state regulations make oversight of the profession difficult.
Waterpik Announces Sonic-Fusion 2.0 Flossing Toothbrush
Upgraded flossing toothbrush adds power while cutting the noise.
How to Rebound When an Infection Control Mistake is Made in the Practice
Any number of infection control mistakes can happen in the practice, but there are ways to mitigate and rebound from these mistakes.
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention Launches New Website and Education Platform
This online platform will not only provide a space for communication and discussion, but it will also provide education on the best infection control methods.
Bola AI Keeps the Hygienist in Mind With Periodontal Charting
The technology of Bola AI can be utilized to make things easier and more efficient for dental hygienists.
5 Causes of Bad Breath and How to Freshen Up
The fight against bad breath is a daily battle, and how you enter into that battle makes a difference to your overall oral health. Here, we take a look at the underlying causes of bad breath and what you can do to prevent it.
Mastermind - Episode 6 - What Does it Mean to be Cutting-Edge?
Host Lisa Newburger is joined by John Flucke, DDS, Chad DuPlantis, DDS, Omar Salameh, DDS, and Jeff Rohde, DDS, to discuss what it really means to be cutting-edge.
Patients Answer the Question Why I Hate My Dentist
Understanding what patients dislike about going to the dentist can help inform practices on how to do better.
Do You Have a Xerostomia Strategy?
Dealing better with dry mouth patients starts with a screening, diagnosis, and management protocol.
5Ws* BLÜ™ Toothbrush
The BLÜ Toothbrush and smartphone app give both patients and dental professionals insights that help build healthy habits.
VOCO Highlights Newer Profluorid Varnish Flavors Aimed at Adult Dental Patients
VOCO hopes more adults benefit from newer flavors in Profluorid Varnish product line.
Onsite Dental Acquires HENRY The Dentist
This acquisition will deliver high quality oral health care to patients all across North America.
31 Reasons Why I Love my Dentist
Being a dental professional means being a customer service advocate and giving your patients good reason to choose your practice.
Misinformation About Oral/Systemic Links
Misinformation and disinformation are rampant on the internet, which is why it's important to use trusted sources when discussing the oral-systemic link.
6 Fourth of July Fun Food Tips
Here’s a look at 6 things you should be aware of to help your oral health heading into the July 4 holiday.
What is Anxiety-Free Dentistry?
There are many different causes of anxiety for patients, so how can we make our practices comfortable for patients who are afraid of going to the dentist?
The Holistic Approach to Dentistry is Essential
A patient-centered, evidence-based care model with a personalized focus on improving patient health outcomes through wellness, prevention and management of chronic disease is the way to go.
Caresteam Dental and SLOWDENTISTRY Partner Up
The two companies Carestream Dental and SLOWDENTISTRY partner up to promote digital dentistry.
6 Common Infection Control Breaches in Dental Practices
Some offices are better at infection control than others, but breaches can be avoided if you take the right steps.
SprintRay Announces 3D Printing Resins NightGuard Flex and NightGuard Firm
SprintRay has announced 2 new 3D printing resins for dental professionals for use in in-house nightguards.
SOTA Imaging Launches Extraoral Aerosol Evacuator Cazoo
This extraoral aerosol evacuator was designed to protect from dangerous COVID-19 particulates transmitted through aerosols.
Sage Dental Partners with Pearl to Offer Artificial Intelligence Clinical Care to Patients
This partnership will bring Pearl’s artificial intelligence to help patients receive the best treatment and outcomes.
Sterngold Dental Adds Holistic Relief Cream
Sterngold Dental has added a new holistic, transdermal cream product to help patients with pain and discomfort.
Aspen Dental Introduces Motto Clear Aligners
Aspen Dental utilizes dental experts and advanced technology to introduce clear aligners.
New MYST Automatic Toothbrush Designed to Work 12 Times Faster Than Manual
MYST is designed to deliver convenience and better overall hygiene appointments.