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Dr. Lou Shuman is the CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group, dentistry’s leading corporate incubator and accelerator; a venturer-in-residence at Harvard’s i-Lab; the chairman of the technology advisory board at WEO Media; a long-time contributor to Dental Products Report; and the founder and creator of the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards.

Articles

Dealing better with dry mouth patients starts with a screening, diagnosis, and management protocol.

Do You Have a Xerostomia Strategy?

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 BLÜ Toothbrush and smartphone app give both patients and dental professionals insights that help build healthy habits.

5Ws* BLÜ™ Toothbrush 

VOCO hopes more adults benefit from newer flavors in Profluorid Varnish product line.

VOCO Highlights Newer Profluorid Varnish Flavors Aimed at Adult Dental Patients

This acquisition will deliver high quality oral health care to patients all across North America. 

Onsite Dental Acquires HENRY The Dentist

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.

Being a dental professional means being a customer service advocate and giving your patients good reason to choose your practice. 

31 Reasons Why I Love my Dentist

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.

Misinformation and disinformation are rampant on the internet, which is why it's important to use trusted sources when discussing the oral-systemic link. 

Misinformation About Oral/Systemic Links

Stan Goff is the Managing Editor of Dental Products Report, Dental Lab Products and Modern Hygienist. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

Here’s a look at 6 things you should be aware of to help your oral health heading into the holiday weekend.

6 Fourth of July Fun Food Tips

There are many different causes of anxiety for patients, so how can we make our practices comfortable for patients who are afraid of going to the dentist?

What is Anxiety-Free Dentistry?

Dr. Patty Steiner is Director of Dental Networks and Plans at Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), a not-for-profit provider of medical and dental plans for federal employees. Patty is responsible for administering, maintaining and expanding GEHA’s dental plans, provider relations and credentialing activities.

Dr Steiner graduated from University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She has clinical, chair-side and practice management experience—including private practice, Veterans Affairs clinic and a staff-model clinic.

A patient-centered, evidence-based care model with a personalized focus on improving patient health outcomes through wellness, prevention and management of chronic disease is the way to go. 

The Holistic Approach to Dentistry is Essential

The two companies Carestream Dental and SLOWDENTISTRY partner up to promote digital dentistry. 

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