Clinical

Lisa Newburger, a master's level social worker supervisor, helps audiences find humor in talking about tough topics. Her "in-your-face" style of presentations and writing will make you smile or just shock you into taking some action. Either way, she is very effective at empowering others to reach their goals and feel better about themselves. Her entertaining workshops are available for national and international audiences. Writing for the dental industry since 2010, she uses an alterego (Diana Directive) to illustrate her points in a sarcastic but effective way. Presentations can be scheduled by contacting Lisa at www.discussdirectives.com/dental.html.

Articles

As new variants emerge and we navigate the beginning of the year, it is increasingly important to manage our anxiety. 

Managing Anxiety when Navigating the COVID-19 Omicron Variant

The Tellies, or Teledentistry Innovation Awards, are designed to recognize and highlight strides in the industry for dental telehealth. Here are the 2021 Award recipients. 

MouthWatch Announces Winners of 2021 Tellies Teledentistry Innovation Awards

Videos

Host Lisa Newburger is joined by John Flucke, DDS, Chad Duplantis, DDS, and Jamie Collins, BS, RDH-EA, to discuss the importance of finding silver linings during challenging times. [21 Minutes]

Mastermind - Episode 11 - Finding the Silver Linings

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.

Be aware of misconceptions that can prevent you from improving overall air quality and safety for dental practices and dental labs.

Busting Indoor Air Quality Myths

Going over the resources that you need to stay on top of infection control matters in your practice.  

Staying Up-to-Date on Infection Control 

Here we take a look at some of the infection control issues to address in the new year 

What’s New in Infection Control for 2022

This new tool can help practices know the quality of air ventilation in both the treatment and waiting room. 

New Tool Shows Ventilation Rates of Treatment and Waiting Rooms

onDiem’s new feature will allow COVID-19 records documentation to help employees stay on top of state mandates. 

onDiem Introduces COVID-19 Records Tracking Feature 

This investigation from CNN showed that tens of millions of used and dirty nitrile gloves were imported to the US. 

Millions of Used Medical Gloves Imported to the US

While it may be difficult with less resources, it is just as important for dental practices to adhere to the same level of infection control as hospitals