Patient Care

Getting patients to understand just what biofilm is and why it’s so important to consider in their daily lives.

Dental hygienists are in a unique position in their dental practice and are sometimes asked to sell products and services to their patients. We look at how to navigate these tricky situations.

This customizable irrigation tool proven to reduce bleeding, plaque, and inflammation will allow patients to improve their home care hygiene routine, improving teeth and gum health

The Sanders Sisters invite Irene Iancu, RDH onto the microphone to discuss Children's Dental Health Month, discussing the importance of prevention, counseling and patient-centered care for our pediatric patient population.

Join host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she along with John Flucke, DDS, Jamie Collins, BS, RDH-EA, Taneika Duhaney, RDH, Chad Duplantis, DDS, Jean Ocasio, Jeff Rohde, DDS, and Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, as the latest trends upcoming for dental in 2023. [40 minutes]

Collection kits will be shipped directly to patients, dental professionals, and others in response to increased evidence of harmful oral-systemic connections.

Since Dentsply Sirona and Smile Train teamed up in 2021, the partnership has raised over $1 million dollars for children around the world in need of cleft care.

Work/life balance is anything but easy in today's labor shortage climate.

The new sterilizer is a pre-vacuum, Class B sterilizer featuring a large capacity chamber and an advanced traceability system.

The Aspen Group’s Oral Care Center for Excellence has begun serving its first patients, providing free care to underserved patients in Illinois.

The Sanders Sisters jump into 2023 with a discussion of the many conditions that display some of their earliest symptoms in the oral environment, and all the ways this can connect to systemic issues that can become serious health challenges for patients.

Dental company to return money to patients; will be subject to new advertising restrictions after claims of deceptive advertising.

Join host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she along with John Flucke, DDS, Rick Adelstein, DDS, Jeff Rohde, DDS, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, and Susie Tschetter, CDA, discuss the act of mission dental work & how to help communities in need. [31 minutes]

The commitment dental professionals have to their patients is refreshing and it is part of what makes the field such a fulfilling career.

Over 100 years after the field was created, dental hygienists remain on the front lines of disease prevention as they create more direct access opportunities for patients.

This new system allows practitioners to test patient saliva in just 5 minutes and catch issues before they become too serious.

New product designed especially for children earns excellent reviews.

Learn a bit about the 12 conditions of concern discussed by the Sanders Sisters in the latest episode of the Floss & Flip Flops podcast with this slideshow.

Dental hygienists have more responsibilities than we did 20 years ago, but where do we draw the line?

With 2023 fast approaching, now is a great time to look back at what has happened and think about how it can affect the year to come.

ProSomnus’s EVO Sleep and Snore Device will now qualify for Medicare reimbursement, allowing beneficiaries to use this device to manage obstructive sleep apnea.

These are said to be the first and only 100% non-plastic toothpaste tubes packaged in sustainable aluminum with a recyclable metal cap.

Pacific Dental Services-support dental practices will integrate with MemorialCare medical practices, allowing dental professionals and clinicians to collaborate on full-body health care for patients.

A collection of organizations from across the dental industry are urging Congress to improve oral health equity and access by including adult dental benefits in all state Medicaid programs.

Informative, educational content led this year’s numbers for Modern Hygienist, providing a good source for hygienists to make informed choices and expand their knowledge on several topics. Here are the top 10 Modern Hygienist articles of 2022.

This integration of medical and dental records will allow clinicians at the University of California San Francisco to coordinate care for patients across disciplines.

Join the Sanders Sisters as they welcome the holidays and the last episode of their first season of Floss & FlipFlops! In this episode, the sisters discuss the 12 medical conditions on Santa’s list that can indicate a bigger systemic complication, and how you can integrate your knowledge of these conditions in helping your patients achieve lifelong health!

The editors of Dental Products Report® share another look at 10 of the most impactful home care products from the past year.

This new study from Tufts University has found a link between the use of electronic cigarettes or “vaping” and caries risk.

This new patient chair from Planmeca is designed to be sturdy and lightweight, offering comfort for patients and clinicians.