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2014 brought many new innovations, technological advances and exciting product launches – but more entertainingly, it also gave us some very, very strange stories.  Here are the seven most peculiar, strange – and mildly alarming! – dental stories that we read in 2014.

Anastasia Turchetta, RDH, the editor of Modern Hygienist, recently sat down with Carol Jahn, senior professional relations manager at Waterpik, to talk about Waterpik and the innovations the company has produced since 1962.

The end of one year and the beginning of another is always a great time for reflection, introspection, and planning.

Millennials need to feel as if their treatment is important and that they are on the right track; this means being inquisitive. Is there anything in the practice of dental hygiene that should be exempt from questioning and examination? 

This February, National Children’s Dental Health Month, join caring dental professionals across the country for the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive, a national campaign to raise oral health awareness and collect oral care products for at-risk children.

Previously, we found our Zen through the right instrumentation that suits the needs and desires of you as well as all the great gums you are gardening on a daily basis. You have learned the tools to get you towards therapy bliss through instrumentation. Now, how about how to take it to the next level and be a great business partner with your employer to acquire these awesome accoutrements?

Clinical success of anterior labial veneers relies heavily on proper preparation procedures that remove the appropriate amount of material without penetrating too deeply into the enamel. The challenge is to predictably control substance removal to a proper depth while avoiding inadvertent dentin exposure.

Sunstone Engineering, maker of the Orion line of welders, has announced the Orion 200i2, reportedly the company’s most advanced micro welder ever. The welder features advances in design and use that are said to simplify all aspects of micro pulse arc welding.

Brush Buddies’ Soniclean Pro One reportedly brings the benefits of sonic technology within the reach of everyday consumers.

When it comes to improving marketing for your dental practice, the office phone may be the last place you think to start. But if you want to grow your practice, it may be the hidden key to success.

You're probably thinking, “No! Not another article on exercise.” Well, yes, but cardio in particular … High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) cardio to be exact. I think we all know that exercise is beneficial and a body that moves heals faster than a body that does not.

Henry Schein’s ergonomically designed, medical-grade silicone-handled scalers and curettes reportedly provide a secure, comfortable grip, yet maintain excellent tactile sensitivity.

In this Guide to All-Tissue Dental Lasers webinar, Dr. Howard Golan, DDS, JD, MWCLI, FIADFE, will explore integrative dentistry with all-tissue lasers and how they can enhance the traditional dental model.

What can DEXIS CariVu do for your practice? Get first-hand advice from Dr. Justin D. Moody.

Henry Schein’s Acclean© Ultra Ultrasonic Scaler is a dual-frequency technology that accepts both 25K and 30K inserts.

The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology has announced the upcoming launch of a new Virtual Full Denture Training Program.

“I’ve always dreamed of having my own toothbrush. Now my dream has come true.” These were the actual words of a little boy who recently received his first toothbrush from America’s ToothFairy. Now the organization is looking to continue to help children around the nation get the basic oral health care tools that they need and deserve.

In this excerpt from the soon-to-be-released "Valuocity 3," by Dr. Marc Cooper and Dr. Mark Silberg, consultant Sidney Kaprov explains the future of dentistry through the eyes of a social archeologist. The complete "Valuocity 3" will be available on Amazon at the end of February.

Brasseler USA has introduced an updated version of its standard aluminum bur block: the company now offers aluminum bur blocks equipped with silicone inserts, designed for optimum security and organization.

Pekkton from Cendres + Metaux SA is a high-performance polymer (HPP) with 80-percent higher compressive strength than PEEK polymer.

Panthera Dental recently announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Panthera Anti-Snoring Device.

When was the last time you changed your toothbrush?

Zenostar pre-shaded, high translucency zirconia from Assured Dental Laboratory reportedly offers a durable, versatile solution for challenging restorative cases. 

Hu-Friedy announced its new line of Atraumair forceps, which are reportedly designed for optimal access and enhanced crown and root engagement.

It’s easy to get good electronic health record (EHR) software, but according to Mike Uretz of DentalSoftwareAdvisor.com, unless it’s implemented correctly you’re still going to have problems.

Panthera Dental’s zirconia bar is designed with innovation in mind.

Recent research published in the journal Microbiome found that as many as 80 million bacteria are transferred during at 10-second French kiss. The study also found that people who kiss each other nine times a day or more share similar oral bacteria.

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland have found a critical reason to treat periodontal disease as soon as possible.