Clinical

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

Articles

There are a few items in every dental practice that present a unique challenge when it comes to disinfection and cleaning. 

The Things in the Dental Practice You Just Can’t Clean

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

A roundup of some of the best PPE on the market now.

The First Line of Defense 

The COVID-19 pandemic has been full of hard lessons for healthcare providers. But improved infection control has been a silver lining. 

Pandemic Impact: The Infection Control Lessons We Learned

Infection control practices can be made more efficient by way of automation. Here we gain insight on best practices for automating infection control protocol.  

Which Automatic Processes make Infection Control More Efficient for Dental Practices 

This study demonstrates the importance of certain cells in the mouth in protecting against disease caused by oral bacteria. 

Study Shows Oral Bacteria Suppression Protects Against Viral Growth

Videos

Dental Products Report Chief Clinical Editor John Flucke, DDS, shares his experience with Steiriliu's BurButler bur blocks with one of the product's inventors, Paul Moore, BDA. [5 Minutes]

Problem Solvers: BurButler bur blocks from Steiriliu

Steiriliu is designing seemingly simple solutions that enhance organization and streamline workflows for everything including restorative cases, implant cases, and orthodontics.

Novel Organization Systems Drive Operatory Efficiency

Going over the resources that you need to stay on top of infection control matters in your practice.  

Staying Up-to-Date on Infection Control 

Here we take a look at some of the infection control issues to address in the new year 

What’s New in Infection Control for 2022

This new tool can help practices know the quality of air ventilation in both the treatment and waiting room. 