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Articles

The 4th annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards, known as “The Tellies,” are now accepting nominations for effective and innovative teledentistry implementation. 

MouthWatch Opens Nominations for Annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards

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.

Here is the annual list of the top 10 and bottom 5 cities for dental hygienists to live and work in 2022.



The Top 10 (and Bottom 5) Cities for Dental Hygienists in 2022

These soft chews are designed to deliver nutrients to support tooth enamel and healthy bones.

Ortek Therapuetics Launches Prebiotic Chews

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.

The dental chair can be key in recognizing signs of abuse and intervening on behalf of the patient.

Intimate Partner Violence: A Lack of Awareness in Dentistry

New measures for health plan providers in 2023 put the focus on inclusivity and health equity.  

National Committee for Quality Assurance to Focus on Addressing Health Disparities, Dental Measures

Podcasts

The Sanders Sisters are going international! Join us as we discuss our humanitarian trip to Rwanda, Africa and share the inspiring story of Dr Thomas Lee.

Floss & Flip-Flops Episode 7: Global Health Disparities and Humanitarian Work

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, experts share tips on how best to ensure this critical collaboration between dentists and MDs is always taking place in an effort to deliver the best possible care to your patients

The List: 5 Tips for Top Collaboration Between Dentists and MDs

This new oral care center in Chicago will help underserved patients receive the free dental care that they need. 

The Aspen Group Debuts TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence in Chicago

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.

A registered dental hygienist shares her perspective on why she became an RDH and why she feels enriched and empowered by the career. 

Why Did You Become a Dental Hygienist?

The American Association of Orthodontists will partner with the National Eating Disorders Association to better communicate with patients as well as detect early warning signs.  

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