Modern Hygienist

These chairside solutions for dental hygienists can lead to a healthy spine, fewer aches and pains, better posture, and more energy to thrive in and out of the office.

Weave has launched Healthcare Heroes, a grant program to recognize and support health care practitioners making significant community contributions, with dental hygienist Sonya Dunbar, known as the Geriatric Toothfairy, as its first grant recipient.

Based on an oral microbiome analysis, the custom toothpaste features prebiotics, probiotics, and other ingredients designed to optimize the individual user’s oral health.

This new fluoride- and hydrogen peroxide-free toothpaste from Optivida aims for gentle, effective whitening that repairs and protects enamel.

This new patient safety device is designed to help patients minimize the risks to their eyes from ionizing radiation.

All the latest dental product launches from July 8 through July 12, 2024.

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Melanie Adelstein, DMD, Rick Adelstein, DDS, Shelley Brown, RDH, BSDH, and John Flucke, DDS, as they have a roundtable discussion on the best ways to deliver dental care to older patient populations. [28 minutes]

These new bite tab holders from Pac-Dent are designed for optimal adherence with an emphasis on patient comfort.

The newest electric toothbrush from quip features a rotating brush head with soft dual-length bristles.

Dental practices looking to employ a new type of patient-centric, affordable care might not know where to start. CareQuest’s new tool can help.

All the latest dental product launches from July 1 through July 5, 2024.

This partnership has led to collaborations with several state dental hygiene associations, ensuring flexible work schedules, fair pay, and additional perks for members.

All the latest dental product launches from the week of June 24 - June 28, 2024.

Report reveals deep, income-based health disparities for dental patients between 2007 and 2021.

Dental professionals can find value in putting ergonomics at the forefront, saving their physical bodies and the longevity of their practice.

A closer look at how we can emphasize the importance of flossing to our patients.

Portland company has launched a strategic partnership with David R. Rice, DDS, along with an expansion of their services to include locum tenens dentists.

New startups have been chosen for the 2024 SMILE Health Program, demonstrating a deeper emphasis on the oral-systemic link.

Chris Walinski, DDS, claims the coveted white apron as a Baby Boomer contestant on the popular Fox TV cooking show.

All the latest dental product launches from the week of June 17 through June 21, 2024.

As AI evolves, there is an opportunity to revolutionize oral health care and improve patient treatments and experiences.

New consumer data also shows primary care physicians aren’t discussing oral care or preventative health enough, despite proven links between gum disease and larger systemic diseases.

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, Shelley Brown, RDH, BSDH, and Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA, as they discuss new ways to find solutions in the dental practice by thinking outside the box. [31 minutes]

America’s ToothFairy, Sun Life, and DentaQuest are raising awareness about oral health disparities and promoting dental careers during Oral Health Month in June, providing free educational resources through the Share Your Smile campaign.

All the latest dental product launches from June 10 through June 14, 2024.

New study indicates using the edible strips can deliver the highest frequency of excellent and diagnostically acceptable images, with less errors.

A bite-sized look at all the latest dental product launches. This week's podcast features products from Ivoclar, ArtCraft Dental, and Directa USA.

Forward Science names James Ki Lee, DDS, and Gwen Duong, RDH, as this year's distinguished honorees.

New line of sonic brushes gaining a big social media following with its fast, “whole mouth” design.

The S.M.I.L.E. Program has announced new strategic partnership to expand access to dental education and career pathways for underserved communities.