Patient Care

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.

Funding has been awarded to organizations across the United States serving communities historically facing oral health inequities.

The U.S. Senator from Vermont has introduced new legislation to address expanding dental care to underserved communities across the nation.

Dental thought leaders have convened before Washington to attest for the need to expand dental care and make it more accessible across the U.S.

In May 2023, Dental Products Report featured Edison, New Jersey’s Middlesex College, and took a deep dive into how the college successfully incorporated teledentistry into its curriculum and community outreach efforts. One year later, Michelle Roman provides an update about the hygiene school’s progress in education and public health.

Vigilant Biosciences has developed a method to help dental clinicians accurately detect oral cancers chairside, with the goal of early cancer diagnosis and better survival rates.

Join the Sanders sisters and trauma and acute care specialist Dr Sabrina Sanchez as they discuss putting the patient at the forefront, and the connection between trauma care and oral health.

Whole body health is interconnected, and teaming up across concentrations can be key to keeping a patient healthy and happy.

By integrating comprehensive saliva testing into dental check-ups, the initiative seeks to facilitate early disease detection and personalized treatment, advancing equity and accessibility in oral healthcare for vulnerable communities.

Henry Schein, Inc. announces its third consecutive year of support for the Carry The Load® Memorial May campaign, honoring U.S. military, veterans, and first responders.

While April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, dentists and hygienists should be on the lookout for oral cancers all year long.

America's ToothFairy, a nonprofit organization, aids safety-net dental clinics in providing essential care to children in need, with their recent online auction raising money to support access to dental services for thousands of vulnerable kids.

RADIUS’s latest toothpaste offering contains ingredients that enable immune system support as well as cavity protection and remineralization features.

A new series of oral relief products aim to soothe and comfort pain points for orthodontic patients.