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Using patent-pending microsphere technology,  Zen CP+ delivers nano-sized minerals to the tooth surface.

DenMat launches Zen CP+ desensitizing gel

Dental sleep medicine is a field many practices are taking on for its patient care and practice-building opportunities. We spoke to experts in the area to get insight into how to build a successful sleep practice.

Is it Time for Sleep in Your Practice?

Reach out with simple acts of reassurance to help those suffering from unexpected conditions like anxiety and depression that can sometimes accompany COVID-19.

COVID-19 Long-Haulers and Dentistry

Considering the exponential growth of information on any given subject, clinicians will discover that evidence-based practice gets easier. However, there are countless, low-quality studies and reviews online that confuse readers and should be avoided.

Manual vs Powered Toothbrushing in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

Research from Colgate finds several of the companies products can neutralize 99.9% of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Lab Tests Show Some Colgate Toothpaste and Mouthwash Neutralize SARS-CoV-2 Virus

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.

Solutions for today’s dentists facing more stress-induced 
bruxism than ever before.


A New Meaning Behind the Daily Grind

Educating Dental Patients about Mask Myths

America’s ToothFairy program provides education, prizes for children to help combat biofilm.

Be an oral health action hero contest helps kids fight tooth decay

Chinese company launches Oclean W1 and describes it as the smallest and smartest oral irrigator available

New small, smart oral irrigator designed to help with oral care on the go

Company looking to reinvent the flossing experience and also cut down on plastic waste problems.

Quip’s eco-friendly Refillable Floss Pick designed to inspire better habits 

BURST Oral Probiotics colonize the mouth with good bacteria to fight infections, tackle gum issues, and stop tooth decay.

BURST Oral Care launches new oral probiotics

Take a look at some of the research on ways to prevent the airborne spread of the COVID-19.

Dental Aerosol Lessons from Emerging Research

Videos

Modern Hygienist editorial advisory board member practicing dental hygienist and popular speaker Katrina Sanders joins Modern Hygienist Editorial Director Noah Levine to discuss her experiences returning to clinical practice during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Staying Positive, Safe & Protecting Patients During a Pandemic: A Conversation with Katrina Sanders

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.

"It will cost…how much?" Understanding that many patients are already uneasy about going to the dentist can help you have compassion when treatment costs add to their unease.

Compassion Needed for the Dental Patient

Dental Products Report editorial director is joined by hygienist Michele LaBasi, MEd, RDH to discuss how moving between states impacted her hygiene career, as well as the impacts on the dental hygiene profession from the coronavirus 2019 pandemic.

The Challenges Faced by Practicing Dental Hygienists: A conversation with Michele LaBasi, MEd, RDH

The way you engage with others will make… or break your business.

Human interaction in a dental office

Take a look at how you interact with patients who are suffering, and be sure to treat them the way you would like to be treated.

Let us not forget the dental patient

Be honest with patients, but minimize the stresses that have become all too common during the pandemic.

Mindreading what your patients are thinking

Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) has been around since it was introduced in early 2001. Even though the caries paradigm shifted from a surgical to a medical approach, some practitioners are still spitting out the same tired recommendations.

Dental Caries Etiology and Personal Oral Hygiene: Let’s Query the Truth Fairy

Cathy Tomlinson Wood believes modern dentistry can impact every part of patients’ lives, helping them achieve a beautiful smile while staying healthy. Cathy attended Detroit Mercy and Wayne State Universities, earning a dental hygiene degree and Master’s degree in education. She holds certifications in N2O, local anesthesia, and laser dentistry, and currently works alongside Dr. Keith Kelley at A Center for Family Dentistry in Troy, Michigan. 

Exploring the causes, symptoms and why treating this patient population is important.

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