Articles

The ErgoFinger disposable finger-attached HVE Tip permits ergonomic working postures to avoid stress-producing positions and helps reduce aerosols during procedures.

Dental Product Improves Aerosol Control and Ergonomics

A look at many of the recently announced products in the dental industry.

March 2021 New Products

What can and should be done with a laser in the hygiene operatory, and the benefits of incorporating this technology.

Grow Your Practice With Laser-Focused Hygiene

Laura Dorr is the executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network.

How diagnostics and preventive measures are fueling periodontal treatment acceptance among patients. 

Periodontal Priorities: The Diagnostics and Treatment Changing Perio Care

The new DLOSCE exam is designed to test a candidate's clinical judgment and skill.

Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations, Prometric Launch New Licensure Exam

It's important to find objective, evidence-based science before determining whether to use preprocedural rinses in practice.

Becoming Scientifically Objective About COVID-19 Preprocedural Rinsing

Two products developed with the support of orthodontists and dentists designed to be cost-effective options for the growing population in clear retainers and aligner treatment.

New Whitening, Fluoride Products Will Leverage Clear Retainers, Aligner Trays As Delivery Methods

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.

Is money the elephant in your room? It’s important to talk dollars, incentives and the risks of upselling with your staff.

Money and Upselling in the Dental Practice

In honor of Presidents’ Day, we take a look at 10 interesting presidential dental stories. Some of these deal with smiles while others deal with early cases of oral health problems and some original attempts to provide dental care.