Authors



Conrad Rensburg, N.D. & N.H.D.

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Dental Lab Products 2023 Innovation Guide

Dental lab industry leaders share what they see ahead for the industry in the coming year.


Susan M Sheahan, DMD

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Importance of Nitric Oxide – the Dental and Medical Connection

Understanding the health benefits of Nitric Oxide, and the biological processes by which it can be created, or destroyed is a key part of understanding the links between oral and systemic health.


Katie Poulsen, RDH

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Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Dental Hygienists

Artificial intelligence is finding a place in everything these days, and it's important for dental hygienists to see the ways it can help them care for, and connect with patients.


Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson

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Digitizing the Dental Patient Experience

Digitizing the dental patient experience is vital to push practices forward and stay on top in the industry.


Hemali Ajmera, DDS, FACD

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GrindRelief PRO: Immediate Treatment for Bruxism

Evaluators would highly recommend this bruxism device to their colleagues.


Richard Payerchin

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The FDA is Creating an Advisory Committee Focused on Digital Technologies in Health Care

AI is part of it, but not the only factor as physicians and patients interact with computers.


Alicia Dieujuste

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Build the “Complete” System for Your Dental Office Workflow

Finding the right workflow for the dental practice hinges on implementing bridged or integrated hardware and software.


Jim Glidewell, CDT
Jim Glidewell, CDT

Latest:

Dental Lab Products 2023 Innovation Guide

Dental lab industry leaders share what they see ahead for the industry in the coming year.


Derek Jones

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Less admin, more real work: Time management tips for dental facility owners

Owning a busy dental practice is a good sign of the business' success. But a full schedule does not always mean things are running as efficiently as possible.


David Goodman

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Don’t Take No for an Answer

How dental practices can file successful COVID-related insurance claims.


Warren F. Gabarée, DDS; and Erika Spring, MEd, BSDH, RDH
Warren F. Gabarée, DDS; and Erika Spring, MEd, BSDH, RDH

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Training the Next Generation of Biofilm Warriors

Coastal Carolina Community College uses Guided Biofilm Therapy treatment protocols based on individual dental patient diagnosis and risk assessment to achieve optimal results.


Sonia Chopra, DDS
Sonia Chopra, DDS

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Deep Dive: The Benefits of Embracing Innovative Technology in Endodontics

The GentleWave System from Sonendo, Inc, cleans and disinfects the microscopic spaces of a root canal that standard treatment cannot reach.


Tori Whitacre Martonicz

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An Infection Preventionist's Role in Dentistry: What Changes Need to Be Made

In this article originally published by Infection Control Today®, Amanda Hill BSDH, RDH, a registered dental hygienist and industry consultant, and Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, CDIPC, owner of Level Up Infection Prevention discuss how infection prevention is different in dental offices from other health care facilities.


Beth Gaddis

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In the Room Where it Happens: Female Leaders Shine at the 2024 Women in DSO Empower and Grow Conference

At the recent Women in DSO Empower and Grow conference dental professionals from throughout the industry connected to share challenges and successes.


Craig Hennings, SICAT President

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Innovation, Unlimited Potential Ahead for Dental Industry in 2023

Dental industry leaders, including clinicians, manufacturers, and educators, share what they see ahead for the industry in the coming year.


Cornelia Cone, MA
Cornelia Cone, MA

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The Dental Products We’ve Left Behind (and What’s Replaced Them)

Dental professionals share stories of dental products they’ve stopped using and innovations that are their new favorites.


Vijay Ramnathan

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When Digitizing Your Dental Practice Don’t Forget Accounts Payable

Dental practices can use examples of digitized workflows to streamline business functions through accounts payable.


Sona A. Saeidi, DMD

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How to use a full-service software to drive revenue, quality of care

MMG Fusion’s suite of services helped one group practice attract new patients while raising satisfaction among existing patients.


Tim Smith

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Mortality and Pneumonia Rates Decline When Hospital Patients Brush Their Teeth

The data from these meta-analyses highlight the value of developing systems to promote daily toothbrushing among those who have been hospitalized and, particularly, those on mechanical ventilation.


Suzanne Newkirk, RDH

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A Comparison of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

In part 1 of this series the authors look at the early beginnings of dental hygiene and how the profession attempts to parallel the growth and autonomy of nursing.


Elizabeth Slane
Elizabeth Slane

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Understanding the Many Insurance Policies You Need as a Practicing Dentist

New graduates in the dental field need to be aware of the different types of property and casualty insurances that are necessary to protect their interests.


Linda Kilpatrick, BMLsc, Dip DH

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The Hygiene Products We've Left Behind (and What's Replaced Them)

Hygiene products that best serve both patient and practice are always evolving, which is why it's important to embrace the best innovations in hygiene.


Boyd Simkins, DDS, AAPD

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How To Achieve Saliva that Protects Patients from Disease

With the SillHa Oral Wellness System by ARKRAY USA, clinicians can work collectively with a patient’s family to help change course to a more complete oral and overall health.


Hongli Wang, DDS
Hongli Wang, DDS

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Creating Reusable Gowns to Meet Post–COVID-19 Infection Control Needs

One clinician’s background in fashion helped launch ProtectAll PPE during the pandemic.


Michael S. Morgan, DDS

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Technique in 2 Minutes: How To Create Conservative Smile Rejuvenation On a Patient With Peg Laterals

This clinical example from Michael S. Morgan, DDS, demonstrates the use of Kuraray Noritake’s CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Premium composite material for direct bonding in the anterior region.


Andrew Johnson, DDS, MDS, CDT, FACP
Andrew Johnson, DDS, MDS, CDT, FACP

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Technique Touch-Ups 2023

Experts from across the industry share their favorite tips, tricks, and solutions to make dental care better for patients and easier for you.


Danny Diebel
Danny Diebel, CDT, FNBC

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How To Achieve a Beautiful Smile Using Polishing for Final Touches

Polishing rather than glazing is the superior means for final touches to restorations for this author, who polishes all zirconia and lithium disilicate with Z-Shine Diamond Polish from Dental Creations, Ltd.


Yoshinobu Umeda, CDT, RDT
Yoshinobu Umeda, CDT, RDT

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The Dental Lab Products We’ve Left Behind (and What’s Replaced Them)

Metal free restorative materials and digital dentures have changed the way dental labs work with clinicians and has opened up a whole new set of workflows.


Lou Shuman and Thais Carter

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A doctor-driven dental implant company

How Ditron Dental USA identified the gaps in the already robust dental implant market and created a plan to deliver solutions.

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