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This year was a great one for dental resources, including webinars, e-books, videos, how-to guides and more. With the end of the year approaching, we've compiled a list of the top five webinars of 2015.

The top 5 webinars of 2015

The year is winding down, but 2015 brought us some great homecare products. Now, we're taking a look back at the top homecare products of the past year.

The top 5 homecare products of 2015

The end of the year is rapidly approaching, so it's time to take a look back at 2015 and the top practice management stories that graced DentalProductsReport.com.

DPM's top 10 most-read articles of 2015

	The year is winding down, but 2015 brought us some great homecare products. Now, we're taking a look back at the top homecare products of the past year.

This year, clicks are the criteria for gauging reader/user interest. With that in mind, we've compiled this list of products that got the most page views on DentalProductsReport.com in 2015, signifying that they were interesting-and important-to our readers.

	Click through the following pages to see the top homecare products from 2015.

	Crest has announced a reportedly breakthrough daily two-step system, Crest PRO-HEALTH [HD], that is designed to be as effective as chlorhexidine on gingival tissues. The daily, two-step toothpaste and gel system is said to deliver gingival health and noticeable whitening benefits. Step 1 includes a stannous fluoride antibacterial toothpaste said to be uniquely formulated to help inhibit growth of plaque bacteria associated with gingivitis. It should be used for one minute. Step 2 is a hydrogen peroxide whitening gel that removes surface stains and should also be used for one minute.

	This product is designed to be a safe and effective alternative for patient home care compared to both 5000 ppm toothpastes and remineralizing pastes. The gel contains 970 ppm fluoride and is safe for daily use by patients of all ages to help treat sensitivity and prevent caries and gingivitis.* A nonabrasive formula containing stannous fluoride and delivering amorphous calcium phosphate, Enamelon is formulated to deliver more fluoride uptake and help promote remineralization. *

Dose based on age as per the 2014 ADA Recommendations.

	The new Philips Sonicare For Kids toothbrush with connected app is said to be the perfect way to get kids motivated to brush independently and build healthy oral care habits for life. Kids navigate the Bluetooth-enabled, real-time app with the help of their oral care training partner, Sparkly, who teaches proper brushing techniques through fun, educational games. The KidTime and KidPacer are designed to help kids lead up to the dentist-recommended two-minute brush time. The toothbrush also comes with eight fun stickers so children can customize their toothbrush.

	For consumers seeking a superior clean, the makers of LISTERINE

 Brand Floss collection, composed of five offerings, including LISTERINE

 Chlorhexidine Gluconate USP 0.12% Oral Rinse

	With the launch of a new 4 oz.-size of GUM

 Chlorhexidine Gluconate USP, 0.12% Oral Rinse, Sunstar Americas reminded dental professionals it has the only FDA-approved alcohol-free chlorhexidine rinse, which makes it possible for its entire patient base to have access to the same standard of care for the treatment of gingivitis. Paroex

 is designed to be used as part of a professional program to treat gingivitis, leading to better gum health. According to the company, other chlorhexidine rinses contain 11.6 percent alcohol as an inactive ingredient yet they are no more therapeutically effective than alcohol-free Paroex

As the end of the year nears, we take a look back at the 10 most-viewed articles on the Dental Products Report website in 2015.

DPR's top 10 most-read articles of 2015

We've compiled this list of chairside products that got the most page views on DentalProductsReport.com in 2015, signifying that they were interesting-and important-to our readers.

The top 5 chairside products of 2015

The end of the year is getting close, but 2015 was a great one that brought us some terrific products. Now, we're taking a look back at the top products featured on Dental Products Report over the past year.

The top 10 most-viewed products of 2015

	A new era is beginning for Modern Hygienist as Kara Vavrosky, RDH, comes on board as the brand’s editorial director.

	Vavrosky (commonly known as Kara RDH in the industry) is well known through the dental hygiene community thanks to her Facebook page 

, which has grown to have more than 67,000 likes and has become one of the most popular stops on Facebook for hygienists.

	How popular is her Facebook page? A recent GIF that she posted gathered 1.1 million views … and is still growing.

RELATED: Kara RDH presents the top 10 dental memes of 2015

 where dental hygienists can ask questions in what Vavrosky calls “a safe environment” and receive feedback from Vavrosky as well as hygienists throughout the country.

	Along with her social media presence and extremely popular Web site, one of the things that has made Vavrosky so well known amongst hygienists is her interaction with them on a personal level. Vavrosky says that if she receives a message from a hygienist, she makes a point to personally respond within 24 hours.

RELATED: Q&A with Kara RDH on infection control and hygienists

	Vavrosky will be working with Modern Hygienist on a number of levels, including curating content and working with group editorial director Kevin Henry on articles that truly tackle the tough topics that hygienists face on a daily basis.

	“With Kara RDH leading the Modern Hygienist brand, we believe without a doubt that we have become the leaders in reaching hygienists online and through digital channels,” said John Schwartz, the vice president and general manager of UBM Medica’s Dental Division, which oversees 

, and many other brands along with the entire 

. “Kara RDH has demonstrated time and time again that she knows exactly what hygienists want and need to hear and we are thrilled to have her on board. We believe this is a relationship that will immediately and exponentially grow both brands.”

SPONSORED: 8 ways to kiss the pain goodbye

	Henry recently sat down with Vavrosky to talk about the new relationship and what Modern Hygienist readers can expect to see in 2016. Click below to watch the exclusive video interview.

The new relationship will help Modern Hygienist to reach a new audience while allowing Kara RDH to continually expand her presence and role as a hygiene thought leader.

Kara Vavrosky joins Modern Hygienist as editorial director

	This year was a great one for dental resources, including how-to articles, webinars, videos, e-books and more. With the end of the year approaching, we've compiled a list of the top e-books of 2015.

From pulpal protection to repairing porcelain restorations, this year Dental Products Report offered a range of how-to articles on a variety of topics. Whether you wanted to learn more about Invisalign impressions, restorations or cosmetic cases, DPR had you covered.

	How to repair porcelain restorations instead of replacing them

	Avoid patient and practitioner frustration with step-by-step instructions on how to immediately and predictably perform chairside porcelain repairs using composite resin.

20-year-old female patient presented with eight porcelain restorations that had been placed two years prior. The incisal edge of the veneer on the central fractured during an accident ...

Click here to read the full clinical case

	How to take accurate photographs and impressions for Invisalign treatment

	Photographic and impression records are essential to the success of these endeavors. Therefore, education and practice are necessary to consistently produce accurate and detailed information. With ongoing education, implementing new techniques and procedures can ensure proper protocols are followed, while practice develops ample experience and the ability to adjust to each unique patient.

Click here to read the full clinical case.

	How to cooperatively fix a failed cosmetic case

	Taking a comprehensive approach to diagnosing esthetic cases proves an invaluable first step in comprehensively treatment planning even the most seemingly straight forward of cosmetic cases.

 The female patient, in her mid-30s, was retreated comprehensively after enduring poorly planned and executed cosmetic dentistry. The combination of dentist/patient communication, comprehensive evaluation and planning and detailed multidisciplinary team coordination allowed her to confidently proceed with a cosmetic treatment ...

	How to use liner for pulpal protection in restorative dentistry

	Liners are frequently used beneath dental restorations to reduce the potential for post-operative sensitivity but take on a much greater role long-term in serving as pulpal protectants.

 The patient presents with a mandibular premolar with a large distal carious lesion. The caries were carefully excavated resulting in a deep preparation, especially on the axial wall  …

	How to solve four problems with one workflow

	Restoring single molars is a common indication for most clinicians placing implants, but that doesn’t mean it’s straightforward. Here we look at how to overcome four challenges frequently encountered in the posterior region.

This year was a great one for dental resources, including how-to articles, webinars, videos, e-books and more. With the end of the year approaching, we've compiled a list of the top e-books of 2015.