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NuSmile will sell Dentalhitec osteocentral anesthesia devices indicated for pediatric dentistry. 

NuSmile Partners with Dentalhitec

Glidewell has acquired ORB Innovations, developer of smart oral appliances that track physiological parameters and biomechanics. 

Glidewell Acquires ORB Innovations for Smart Oral Appliances

 is the Senior Vice President of Product, Portfolio Strategy, and Customer Experience at The Aspen Group, with extensive experience in innovation development, artificial intelligence, digital strategy, and marketing.

is the Director of Hygiene Strategy and Operations at Aspen Dental®. She began her career as an orthodontic dental assistant, and in 2011, she joined Aspen Dental as a hygienist. She has since migrated to the non-clinical side of the business, focusing on hygiene training, technology implementation, and career development. She strives to set up hygienists to be the best they can be so they can deliver superior patient experiences.

From digital dental assistants to at-home monitoring, artificial intelligence can enhance both the patient and provider experience.

How Emerging AI-Enabled Technology Can Revolutionize the Dental Practice 

Glidewell’s newest addition to its line of sleep appliances is metal-free, accessible for patients, and effective in treating snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. 

Glidewell Launches flexTAP Sleep Appliance

UptimeHealth and Dental Health Products will team up to expand access to important dental supplies and equipment for dental professionals. 

UptimeHealth Partners with Dental Health Products to Expand Dental Product and Equipment Access

The TeleDentists and TRIOLOGY partner up to offer teledentistry patients whole-plant, natural oral care products to bolster their oral health. 

The TeleDentists® Partner with TRIOLOGY® 

Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

This portable, pen-shaped tool can be easily used by both the clinician in the dental office and the patient at home to provide immediate oral pain relief without the need for needles or medication.

5Ws* Synapse Dental Pain Eraser

This partnership aims to make evidence-based, systematic reviews to help inform patients, policymakers, and clinicians on best oral health care practices. 

Cochrane Oral Health Center Opens at Penn Dental Medicine

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.

As general practitioners, it is vital to know when and when not to send a case to the endodontist. Endodontic experts weigh in on the appropriate course of action. 

Knowing When to Send a Case to the Endodontist

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.

Here are some things to keep in mind for the dental professional and their patients as the organ transplant system goes through some changes. 

Patient Care