Modern Hygienist

Dentsply Sirona and Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine have come together to open a new digital dentistry training facility for the next generation of dental professionals.

Probing depths alone aren’t a reliable indicator of periodontal support, and it is important to be thorough and precise in order to get the best treatment for the patient.

A new study from the American Dental Association finds that more than half of dentists say that their patients show up to the appointment high on marijuana or another drug.

Earn up to 3 hours of continuing education credit at this day of learning and discussions about the cutting edge in restorative dental care.

The Academy of Laser Dentistry will make a return to its live conference and exhibition in April, 2023, with showcases, sessions, and discussions.

The event will be streamed from Germany on November 15.

Here we look at ways in which hygienists sabotage the success of their oral health instructions and 7 products that can improve patients' home care routines.

The Sanders Sisters are joined by Jenell Robins, BSDH, RDH, a dental hygienist who has taken on the role of oral health educator at Texas Children’s Hospital. Jenell works to help advance her facility's oral care program in the cancer center. Treating children with cancer and how hygienists could make a difference in hospital settings are discussed this month.

Ultradent Products’ Umbrella tongue, lip, and cheek retractor provides great results for clinicians and patients, and earns Catapult Education recognition.

Dentistry’s most advanced dual-arch metal impression tray is designed to prevent flexure and distortion, ensuring impression accuracy.

Why one clinician is a big believer in this virtual, on-demand clear aligner service that helps her save time and money.

This oral probiotic supplement complements daily oral care routines with live bacteria that protect and strengthen teeth.

A look at the newest product releases in the dental industry.

In-person education is back. We look at what makes in-person training worth the time and expense and what types of programs benefit clinicians the most.

Join host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she and Jamie Collins, BS, RDH, Jamie Falasz, RDH, and Tina Clarke, RDH, talk about how they relieve every day stress from the dental practice, in this month's episode of the Dental Mastermind Series. [27 minutes]

Teledentistry served many dental practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it can be leveraged in a few ways beyond to serve clinicians and patients in the future.

New caries treatment is formulated to be more effective than fluoride varnish and to deliver impressive success rates.

It makes sense for the dental hygienist to have some input on time intervals for a hygiene procedure to ensure the overall welfare of the patient.

Complaining and venting among the dental staff doesn’t solve issues, but being proactive and hearing each other can go a long way to fixing common issues.

With the flavored floss, Airheads candy hopes to make dentists’ homes a little more exciting for trick-or-treaters.

The AWS Health Equity Initiative supports organizations that are developing solutions to advance health equity.

Dentsply Sirona’s Cherée Johnson shares thoughts on sustainability and getting clinicians on board at Dentsply Sirona World Las Vegas 22.

Dental Products Report Chief Clinical Editor and Technology Editor John Flucke, DDS, shares what he and his team liked about Parkell's new TurboSensor+ ultrasonic scaler after taking the system for a test drive in his practice.

This week, we feature new products from Desktop Health, SuperMouth, and Clinician's Choice!

Straumann Group practices will now use the Sunbit buy-now, pay-over-time patient procedure financing system.

Customizable, subscription-based systems are designed to make oral care fun with superhero characters, ice cream flavors, and entertaining resources.

In this episode, we introduce you to more exciting product news, including releases from Dentsply Sirona, Nexa3D, and VITA!

Patients can be wary of supposed “upselling” tactics when they are faced with treatment plans, but there are ways to assuage their hesitation and ensure they get the care they need.

Even with hygienists in high demand, practices do close and staff can be caught off guard, so whenever possible, management should show respect and do its best to provide some warning.

Clinician’s Choice has launched a fully recyclable, rigid, aluminum posterior tray for impressions for dental restorative procedures.