Patient Care

Joining the Sanders Sisters is public health dental hygienist Leslie Reilly whose career took her to the jail system. This month, they will discuss the social determinants of jail inmates, discussing the key role of a jail-system dental hygienist.

Pediatric patients will have new guidelines to follow on dental pain management from the American Dental Association.

This new durable, effective dental laser from Shofu is suited for soft tissue procedures.

We have no idea what goes on in our employees’ home lives, but it’s vital to show support when we notice troubling signs. A licensed independent social worker shares an important story.

Artificial intelligence is finding a place in everything these days, and it's important for dental hygienists to see the ways it can help them care for, and connect with patients.

TBS Dental’s newest line of scalers and curettes, called rezSHARP, is designed to provide clinicians with a more ergonomic and sharper instrument experience for longer.

More DentaQuest members will be able to take advantage of at-home, virtual care through this new partnership with Teledentistry.com.

Glidewell’s sleep appliance Silent Nite® is now eligible for Medicare, allowing many more patients with obstructive sleep apnea to receive treatment and sleep easier.

In this final part of a 2-part series, we dive deep on how to spot issues beyond the mouth that your patients may be facing.

This bumblebee-shaped device can now be used in dental practices to provide patients a needle-free, opioid-free option to reduce anxiety and pain.

These winners are being recognized for their leadership and compassion in the dental space.

This clear aligner system now supports mixed dentition, helping young patients achieve orthodontic treatment as well as airway therapy.

This at-home saliva testing kit can inform patients if they have certain biomarkers for oral disease or molecular features associated with oral and throat cancer.

Every generation has a different set of expectations and needs from their clinician. Here we discuss some of the best ways to bridge this generational divide to best treat patients of all ranges.

These solutions support your health and practice and can lead to career longevity for hygienists.

A new study has shown the link between diabetes and periodontal disease, giving patients with type 2 diabetes new information to potentially lower blood glucose levels.

DM Insights allows clinicians to improve workflows and track patient adherence and practice performance via its 1-stop platform.

In the hustle of everyday practice, passion for the profession can get lost in the mix. It’s important to take stock and find that passion once again for the sake of the practice and the patients.

A new study published in the American Academy of Neurology’s journal demonstrates the connection between patients that have poor oral health and memory loss/brain shrinkage.

Drug interactions are well understood, however, with a rise in patients taking supplements for various conditions, we are now beginning to evaluate adverse effects and interactions associated with these supplements. This month, the Sanders Sisters talk all things 'drugs' with pharmacist Tom Viola.

Overjet’s artificial intelligence has received its 4th FDA clearance, enabling clinicians to use it to detect and outline caries on both periapical and bitewing radiographs.

This new bill would add dental benefits for Medicare users in the United States.

ScanAssist guides patients on taking scans of their own mouths, while providing clinicians with high-quality images to assist in orthodontic treatment planning.

A new hygiene product for dentures and implants puts the power of oral hygiene in the patient’s hands, boosting longevity for permanent-like teeth.

Mark Cannon, DDS, MS, outlines data indicating the dental industry should move away from using chlorhexidine and toward a xylitol-erythritol combination.

Dental professionals are busy every day so when the worst comes to pass and family members need end-of-life care, it can be a heavy burden to face alone.

This new study from the University of Southern California demonstrates that dental clinics that make small sensory adaptations in the treatment room are better equipped to care for autistic pediatric patients.

Join Sonya Dunbar, the Geriatric Toothfairy as the Sanders Sisters reflect on the importance of supporting our seniors in their dental health care needs.

Dental hygienists can often be the first line of defense in early detection of certain conditions in patients. In this first part of a 2 part series, Brandi Hooker Evans talks about best practices for spotting trouble at the start.

This new standard cartridge of anesthetic from Balanced Pharma aims to help patients and providers by eliminating acid in the formula, therefore boosting comfort and reliability.