Modern Hygienist

At the 2023 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Educator and Speaker for Catapult, Sam Halabo, DMD, discusses exciting happenings at the Midwinter Meeting and what his courses focus on. [2 minutes]

When reading the literature, thinking like a scientist requires objectivity and acknowledging our biases.

According to Delta Dental poll, the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has jumped 16% to $6.23.

In this episode of Floss & Flip Flops, the Sanders Sisters deep dive into discussion on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) awareness and discuss etiology and management for bleeding disorders.

Products, Services, and Strategies to Help Improve Access to and Enhance the Quality of Dental Care for Older Patients.

The Lura Health sensor is designed to enable dentists to take a more central part in collaboration with medical doctors regarding oral-systemic health links.

Sometimes in dentistry, the bumpier path is the most enjoyable path.

The connectivity between the brain and the mouth is intricate, and poor oral health can lead to increased risk of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer disease and Alzheimer disease–related dementia.

This new handpiece from BIOLASE uses proprietary technology from the Waterlase iPlus platform to create a comfortable and thorough innovation for skin resurfacing.

New comprehensive solution designed to transform oral healthcare and the dental patient’s care experience.

Latest announcement comes on the heels of a strategic collaboration with Philips Sonicare designed to empower clinicians with an integrated oral health experience.

The T-Classic 9, is a 9-liter, lightweight, portable steam autoclave designed as a cost-effective sterilization solution.

This partnership will bring convenience and confidence for dental professionals through its variety of handpiece/attachment bundles and its warranties.

Company’s expansive portfolio of products and solutions will be highlighted including product demonstrations from 3Shape, Ackuretta, A-dec, ACTEON, Convergent Dental, DCI, Dentsply Sirona, DEXIS, Digital Doc, Medit, Planmeca, SprintRay, new CARINA™ digital intraoral sensors, and more.

The partnership expands education and tools for hygienists and dental practices, providing information on the latest technology, compliance and more.

Higher levels of cytokines in saliva match greater gum inflammation, according to research conducted by the NYU College of Dentistry.

Sunstar will bring back the World Dental Hygienist Awards to recognize international dental hygienists who have made an impact in the profession.

Do you, as a dental professional, have a brand, and do you realize how important your image is to patients and others?

W&H will offer Midwinter attendees hands-on demo stations featuring its new Lexa Plus sterilizer and Assistina One reprocessor.

Fun online game, TV show designed to educate, prepare children for a positive experience when going to the dentist.

eLife reports infection with a bacterium that causes gum disease and bad breath may increase the risk of heart disease.

Join host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she along with John Flucke, DDS, Rick Adelstein, DDS, Jean Ocasio, and Kelly Tanner PhD, RDH, discuss the foundations of a strong dental team, and how to build it up even better. [35 minutes]

Decept will continue the manufacturing of Beckmer products in the US and will also provide customer support.

Patients experience a plethora of stressors in their daily lives, and the potential of added pain at the dentist’s office only adds to that. It may be valuable for dental professionals to examine the way they interact with patients’ pain.

CEO Bryan Carey discusses Benevis' Impact Report findings, marking the company's 20th anniversary.

StellaLife’s probiotics kit contains all the necessary strains, vitamins, and spore biotics to maintain a healthy gut and a health oral microbiome.

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 year, nearly 1200 GKAS events are scheduled across the country, and an estimated 300,000 underserved children will receive free oral health education, screenings, and preventative care.