Patient Care

Join the Sanders sisters and expert Anne O Rice, RDH, as they discuss this debilitating and life-changing disease, and how to approach patients and their needs with care.

Dr Chan's journey into animal-assisted therapy began when she and her Golden Retrievers joined a pioneering program at UCLA Medical Center, where they helped lower patients' stress levels. Now integrated into her dental practice, these therapy dogs provide calming support to patients.

We explore the challenges of getting patients in the chair for necessary care and how to overcome them. We also look into how to ensure patients care more about their role in essential care for their oral health.

Solventum has introduced 3M Clinpro Clear Fluoride Treatment, a new water-based formula that aims for smoother application and a more comfortable patient experience.

The Aqua Flosser by Aquasonic aims to offer a more effective and quicker alternative to traditional flossing, using water jets and a 360-degree rotary tip to clean hard-to-reach areas and massage gums

Health Plan of San Mateo has partnered with Dentistry.One to provide virtual dental care to 150,000 Medi-Cal and dual eligible members, enhancing access to dental services in the county.

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Jean Ocasio, John Flucke, DDS, and Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH, as they discuss their methods on conflict resolution in the dental practice and how to navigate these tricky situations. [34 minutes]

This donation aims to help dental students provide better care to underserved patient populations in North Carolina.

Join the Sanders sisters and immunization expert Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, as they discuss immunizations in dental practices and how to navigate potentially tricky conversations.

These toothbrushes harness the power of artificial intelligence to tell the user when they’re brushing too hard or too fast as well as if they've missed an area, enabling better home care.

Military veterans have specific mental and oral health needs that clinicians should consider when employing care. United States Air Force veteran and dentist Jere Gillan, DMD, provides insight on this topic.

Weave has launched Healthcare Heroes, a grant program to recognize and support health care practitioners making significant community contributions, with dental hygienist Sonya Dunbar, known as the Geriatric Toothfairy, as its first grant recipient.

This new fluoride- and hydrogen peroxide-free toothpaste from Optivida aims for gentle, effective whitening that repairs and protects enamel.

This new patient safety device is designed to help patients minimize the risks to their eyes from ionizing radiation.

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Melanie Adelstein, DMD, Rick Adelstein, DDS, Shelley Brown, RDH, BSDH, and John Flucke, DDS, as they have a roundtable discussion on the best ways to deliver dental care to older patient populations. [28 minutes]

These new bite tab holders from Pac-Dent are designed for optimal adherence with an emphasis on patient comfort.

The newest electric toothbrush from quip features a rotating brush head with soft dual-length bristles.

Report reveals deep, income-based health disparities for dental patients between 2007 and 2021.

A closer look at how we can emphasize the importance of flossing to our patients.

New startups have been chosen for the 2024 SMILE Health Program, demonstrating a deeper emphasis on the oral-systemic link.

America’s ToothFairy, Sun Life, and DentaQuest are raising awareness about oral health disparities and promoting dental careers during Oral Health Month in June, providing free educational resources through the Share Your Smile campaign.

Forward Science names James Ki Lee, DDS, and Gwen Duong, RDH, as this year's distinguished honorees.

Since its founding in 2006, the nonprofit organization continued to help children and teens receive oral health screenings by supporting safety-net dental clinics through their National Screening Initiative.

A new study examines the emotional effects of tooth loss and dentures and calls on care providers to employ empathy in these cases.

This new portable dental unit features a fully integrated ultrasonic scaler to optimize on-the-go hygiene workflows.

New mobile dental units are designed and outfitted with operatories, stericenters, and reception areas courtesy of Benco Dental and Matthews Specialty Vehicles.

Dental professionals throughout the industry share their favorite new workflows, technologies, materials, and more.

With the help of MouthWatch, Kintegra Health is working to close the gap between medical and dental care and has collaboration success stories that show how it is keeping patients out of the emergency department.

As the world of dentistry continuously evolves and new science emerges, it is imperative for dental professionals to evaluate both past and current research in order to make informed decisions and provide patients with the most accurate information and ethical care.

Green tea matcha powder in mouthwash may be able to assist in the fight against harmful, periodontitis-causing bacteria, according to new study.