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Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been full of hard lessons for healthcare providers. But improved infection control has been a silver lining. 

Pandemic Impact: The Infection Control Lessons We Learned

Lynne Slim is an award-winning dental author who has published extensively in dental/dental hygiene journals including 

Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology

. She was the periodontal columnist for RDH magazine for about 17 years and is now a columnist for 

 and is a member of their advisory board. In 2003, Lynne founded Perio C Dent, a dental practice management company that specializes in the incorporation of non-surgical periodontal therapy into the hygiene department of the general dental practice.

As a key opinion leader in the dental industry, Lynne is frequently asked to review new products and write product reviews. She participates in product development and is consulted about consumer/RDH product awareness. Lynne received the Philips Oral Healthcare “Mentor of Distinction” award at the 2012 ADHA Annual Session.

Cher Thomas, RDH, is a registered dental hygienist and a renal transplant recipient. After her kidneys failed due to ANCA positive vasculitis, in 1999 her brother became her kidney donor. Cher utilizes her experience with peritoneal dialysis and organ transplantation to explore the relationship between oral and renal health. She lives in Galveston, Texas.

How Effective Are COVID-19 Vaccines for the Immunosuppressed?

Sylvia Rochon is senior director of sales and marketing for MouthWatch, LLC, an industry leader in teledentistry and digital imaging solutions. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has 25 years of senior sales and marketing management experience with innovative dental companies. She can be contacted at Sylvia@MouthWatch.com or 514-214-8383.

When it comes to teledentistry adoption, many practices make assumptions not focused on patient research.

History Repeats Itself with Teledentistry and Technology

Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS is DPR’s ergonomics editor and author of the book,“Practice Dentistry Pain-Free” and clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, Ore. She is also the author of the evidence-based "Online Dental Ergonomic & Wellness System for Dental Professionals." A physical therapist who has worked exclusively with dental professionals for more than 15 years, she is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics, and has been invited to lecture at more than 300 conferences worldwide. She has published more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed dental journals and has developed patient positioning and exercise DVDs specifically for dental professionals. Bethany offers free newsletters, articles, videos and product reviews on her website at www.posturedontics.com and can be reached at info@posturedontics.com.

Breathing and relaxation are just a few of the methods that can help dental professionals relieve occupational stress.

Four Strategies for Managing Stress During the Pandemic

We are heading into a new normal for dental hygiene. But what will that look like in a post-COVID era?

Hygiene in the Age of COVID: What to Expect in the New Normal

Dr. John Flucke is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He also serves as technology editor for Dental Products Report magazine and keeps an active blog filled with thoughts and tidbits on the world of technology at blog.denticle.com.

The events of the past year have a lot to teach us, but only if we’re willing to learn.

Looking Forward, Looking Back

Take a closer look at how the dental industry adapted and how to move forward.

Lessons Learned One Year After the COVID-19 Shutdown

The new air purifier system is said to be 99.9% effective against viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

EnviroKlenz Debuts New Air Purifier System

Find the right balance between protecting health and remaining profitable 

Safety, Efficiency Are Your Top Priorities

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

The OCTOdent Aerosol Scavenger provides hands-free, portable protection during aerosol-generating procedures.

Best Practices New Normal