Modern Hygienist

Sports fans will tell you that records are made to be broken, even though some are more obscure than others and some may indeed last forever. But setting and breaking records—even bizarre ones—are so attention-grabbing and fun that people around the globe are always striving for records and headlines and this has helped make the Guinness Book of World Records so popular. Here, we share just some of many odd dental-themed marks recorded by the Guinness World Records.

A look at some of the recently announced products from the dental industry.

Solutions for today’s dentists facing more stress-induced bruxism than ever before.

Colgate Professional Direct is a new online service that allows clinicians to recommend dental products to patients, who receive discounts.

Like just about everything else, Halloween 2020 will be different than a normal year. If you don't have a costume picked out, but find yourself needing one, here's some last-minute costume ideas for dental professionals that seem appropriate for 2020.

Company’s chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse USP, 0.12% products bearing an expiration date from 6/30/22 to 9/30/22 are being recalled.

Pac-Cide XT surface disinfectant cleaner part of Premium Starting Kit.

While dentistry as a separate profession is relatively new, humans have been trying to care for their teeth for thousands of years. Of course, what that care looked like has changed dramatically since ancient Egyptians used branches to clean between their teeth. Oral healthcare history has seen it all—including milestones for women and people of color, many scientific and medical advancements, and better patient care. But dentistry's past also includes some uncomfortable and downright painful truths. Here we take a quick look at 5 random historical facts about dentistry.

The brush is designed to be biodegradable using a bamboo alternative, Bambuplast.

The new brush is designed to help patients care for both natural teeth and full, partial, and overdenture appliances.

Ultradent's new soft tissue retractor features a tongue guard that aids in patient comfort.

Take a walk down the oral care aisle at your local grocery store or large retailer and the options for grabbing a new toothbrush are plenty. You can find a large variety of colors, styles, bristle types and then there’s the battery powered and electric models that can be overwhelming due to their impressive claims and features—not to mention price tags.

GreenMark BioMedical founder and CEO Steven Bloembergen, Ph.D. explains the new LumiCare caries detection rinse which was named a 2020 Cellerant Best of Class Technology award winner.

America’s ToothFairy program provides education, prizes for children to help combat biofilm.

HuFriedyGroup releases new Harmony Ergonomic Scaler, which uses TrueFit Technology to reduce the amount of force clinicians need to apply.

Crest's Whitening Emulsions are designed for quick application for whiter teeth.

Chinese company launches Oclean W1 and describes it as the smallest and smartest oral irrigator available

Company looking to reinvent the flossing experience and also cut down on plastic waste problems.

Remember, we’re all in this together and we need to do our part to help battle this pandemic.

A look at some of the recently announced products from the dental industry.

Following these tips is a great way to improve organization and sterilization for your instruments, but that’s just the start.

BURST Oral Probiotics colonize the mouth with good bacteria to fight infections, tackle gum issues, and stop tooth decay.

Take a look at some of the research on ways to prevent the airborne spread of the COVID-19.

Modern Hygienist editorial advisory board member practicing dental hygienist and popular speaker Katrina Sanders joins Modern Hygienist Editorial Director Noah Levine to discuss her experiences returning to clinical practice during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

New online service allows clinicians to recommend Colgate products, and patients can purchase them at discount prices directly from the website.

Patent-pending sticker accessories make each Invisalign aligner as unique as the patient wearing them.

"It will cost…how much?" Understanding that many patients are already uneasy about going to the dentist can help you have compassion when treatment costs add to their unease.

Dental Products Report editorial director is joined by hygienist Michele LaBasi, MEd, RDH to discuss how moving between states impacted her hygiene career, as well as the impacts on the dental hygiene profession from the coronavirus 2019 pandemic.

Company introduces a prophy paste formulated to allow health care providers to offer their patients an improved and healthier cleaning experience.