March 11th 2024
SDF may effectively stop tooth decay in developing teeth, providing a new tool in the arsenal against caries that may have long term effects.
September 13th 2023
This toothpaste uses powerful nano-hydroxyapatite to whiten, clean, and strengthen teeth.
August 29th 2023
Pediatric patients will have new guidelines to follow on dental pain management from the American Dental Association.
July 20th 2023
This bumblebee-shaped device can now be used in dental practices to provide patients a needle-free, opioid-free option to reduce anxiety and pain.
July 18th 2023
This clear aligner system now supports mixed dentition, helping young patients achieve orthodontic treatment as well as airway therapy.
Fillings may not be best for kids, study finds
A study published this week in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) suggests that conventional fillings aren’t any more successful at treating caries in children than other approaches.
Oral-B and Crest release Tooth Fairy in a Box
How to ensure radiation exposure is limited for pediatric patients
Strategies and approaches to protect your youngest patients who are the most vulnerable to radiation exposure.
Exploring an innovative model for specialty dental care delivery
How the Pediatric Dental Initiative of the North Coast is changing the way the industry addresses pediatric dental care in underserved populations.
Sprig Oral Health Technologies to introduce SprigLive
The three-day continuing education opportunity is created for entire dentistry teams.
How to manage shade selection and a patient's needs
How one pediatric dentist uses OMNICHROMA to quickly and confidently place composite.
quip launches ADA accepted kids electric toothbrush
By stripping away childish gimmicks, quip is giving kids a brush that looks and feels just like the one their parents use.
The top 5 Modern Hygienist articles of 2018
Taking a look at the articles that generated the most views this year.
3 ways glass ionomers are changing restorative dentistry
Glass ionomer cement is a material with many uses in today’s dental practice. Here’s how this material is changing restorative dentistry.
How to simplify notoriously difficult restorations
Why one clinician uses the GC Fuji Automix LC to produce positive outcomes.
How to Successfully Grow Your Practice with Practice Management Software
How direct access is expanding treatment options for patients
With more patients requesting after-hours appointments or mobile dental care, hygienists in direct access states are making a difference.
Nitrous oxide found to increase success rates of pediatric dental procedures
Researchers in Thailand discovered that local anesthesia combined with preoperative ibuprofen could have an increased success rate in young patients.
5 ways for hygienists to deal with parents of patients
Are you having more trouble dealing with parents than you are your young patients? Check out these tips.
How to keep patients coming back to your dental practice
Adding in a few basic creature comforts can make your practice more comfortable for patients (and more profitable for you).
Improving pediatric laser dentistry with Solea
One pediatric dentist shares her experience with using this all-tissue dental laser.
10 Ways To Simplify Pediatric Dentistry
How to make pediatric dentistry easier on patients, parents and you.
8 ways to get kids to care about dental hygiene
Tips you can use to help your youngest patients invest in their oral health.
Delivering patient-friendly injections with The Wand
How this computer-assisted anesthesia system improves outcomes for pediatric patients.
Why kids deserve special treatment in the dental practice
Pediatric patients come with many challenges, but it’s up to clinicians to give them the treatment they deserve.
Study confirms water fluoridation prevents tooth decay in children and teens
Community water fluoridation has been around for 70 years, but not much research has been conducted over the last several decades. A new study provides contemporary evidence on the topic.
The top 5 pediatric dental trends of 2018
Despite the joys of working with pediatric patients, they certainly have their challenges. Here’s a refresher on products, techniques and protocols you need to know.
DryShield launches 3 new innovations
The DS Lite, X-Pedo Mouthpiece and Whisper Hose are all now available for sale.
Elevate Oral Care launches Just Right 5000 toothpaste
Just Right 5000 is the first meter-dosed, prescription-based toothpaste developed exclusively for moderate to high risk pediatric patients.
Study identifies effective school-based cavity prevention program
A combination of prevention strategies may be more effective than one alone for reducing tooth decay, according to researchers.
Using silver diamine fluoride as a new caries management solution
Exploring the advantages and disadvantages of using SDF for specific patient populations.
Is doxycycline safe for use in children?
For many years, dentists and doctors were discouraged from using doxycycline with children, but newer data suggests otherwise.
How to use a universal nano-hybrid composite to restore a reattached tooth fragment
Why G-ænial Sculpt from GC America is an ideal choice for dentists faced with restoring teeth.
Study finds office-based dental anesthesia is on the rise
Researchers discovered a surprising trend in where dental anesthesia is being performed.
How to achieve esthetic restorations for the pediatric dental patient
Why supra-nano filled composites like Estelite Sigma Quick are a great option for young patients.