Sarah Winter is a registered dental hygienist. 

Sarah Winter, RDH

The Hygiene Products We've Left Behind (and What's Replaced Them)

In an ever-changing world, it becomes increasingly important to keep up with the latest advancements in hygiene and oral care. Taking care of patients, as it always has been, is a top priority for hygienists and practices. In order to properly ensure that patients are receiving the best quality care possible, it is important to keep up with the latest products and technologies for the practice.

Not only do these products keep the patient healthy and happy, but they can also make a hygienist’s life easier and the workflow more efficient. In a practice where every person’s experience creates the environment, it is especially important to keep up with the latest innovations. When it comes down to it, making all parties involved happy is always a great way to ensure a healthy practice environment.

In this article, hygienists share the products that once served them well, but have since been improved upon by innovative minds in the space, and the products that they have replaced them with. These are the products that can keep hygienists happy and efficient, while helping patients maintain excellent oral health.

In this video, hygienist Linda Kilpatrick talks about why she's leaving old, uncomfortable face shields behind and picking up the Ambience PPE face shield. 

A Face Shield to Fit Your Needs

In this video, Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, talks about the importance of having a toothbrush like the iO from Oral B, that can suit the needs of every patient, even ones who require a more sensitive setting. 

An Electric Toothbrush Designed for All Patients

Immediate bruxism is a problem that many patients face every day, which is why it is important to have the latest tools to help them fight back against grinding pain. 

Evolving to the 10-minute Immediate Bruxism Treatment: GrindRelief

Hygiene Products We've Left Behind (and What's Replaced Them)

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Hygiene products that best serve both patient and practice are always evolving, which is why it's important to embrace the best innovations in hygiene.