Modern Hygienist | Patient Care

DentaQuest and TeamSmile has created an initiative to pair underserved children across the United States with a dental home, providing preventive and restorative dental care.

OraCare products will now be purchasable for TruBlu Direct member dental practices.

This week, we have some great new launches to share, including a new wireless intraoral scanner from 3Shape, a Stackable Implant Guide from Carestream Dental, and a laptop-based scanning solution from Dentsply Sirona!

This study from the University of Michigan researched heart attack patients who received perio care, finding that they spent less time in the hospital.

There are 3 leading causes of postoperative sensitivity after composite resin restoration, the good news for patients is that there are ways to reduce its occurrence with your restorative dentistry.

This week, we cover Kancld Software, TheraBreath's Whitening Rinse, Roland DGA's DWX-53DC Dry Dental Mill, and more!

Dental appointment scheduling platform Reach has announced its acquisition of Front Desk DDS to expand patient service capabilities.

NanoClean from Protegera, Inc, is a toothpaste formulated with spruce-tree microfibers that is more effective than the average product and is powered by scientific innovation.

Bruxism expert Joe Pelerin, DDS and his patient Jennifer discuss how the customizable GrindRelief PRO helped to eliminate her jaw and shoulder pain as well as help her sleep through the night better. [3 minutes]

Sometimes shifting the dental practice culture in a big way can make dental hygienists feel more appreciated and do better work.

A team of researchers found that biorhythms in the milk teeth were linked to weight gain and growth during adolescence, providing insight on potential complications in adulthood.

The TeleDentists and ToothLens will partner to bring remote monitoring and at-home checks for dental patients and practitioners, all powered by artificial intelligence.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

In just 180 seconds, dental practice coach Mike Massotto offers advice and tips to help your practice enhance its operations. In this episode, Mike discusses best practices when presenting cases to your patients.

Communicating with patients is a key step in better outcomes, so how do we talk with our patients about why they might want a specific indirect material?

The company extends its interdental product line with a flosser designed to help patients establish healthy habits at home.

The new CDT 2023 and Coding Companion Kit from the American Dental Association are available for pre-order online now.

New Teeth Whitening Trays from BURST offer professional-grade results for all patients, utilizing the expertise and design help of dental professionals.

Knowing what your patients and colleagues might be going through and acting with empathy can help inform uncomfortable, but important discussions.

Many of the challenges hygienists face—and will continue to face—are the same as pre-pandemic.