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Midmark and Bien-Air will partner up to combine Midmark’s care delivery units with Bien-Air’s micromotor and contra-angle handpieces. 

Midmark and Bien-Air Announce Partnership

Lynne Slim is an award-winning dental author who has published extensively in dental/dental hygiene journals including 

Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology

. She was the periodontal columnist for RDH magazine for about 17 years and is now a columnist for 

 and is a member of their advisory board. In 2003, Lynne founded Perio C Dent, a dental practice management company that specializes in the incorporation of non-surgical periodontal therapy into the hygiene department of the general dental practice.

As a key opinion leader in the dental industry, Lynne is frequently asked to review new products and write product reviews. She participates in product development and is consulted about consumer/RDH product awareness. Lynne received the Philips Oral Healthcare “Mentor of Distinction” award at the 2012 ADHA Annual Session.

Ms. Newkirk received her dental hygiene degree from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, in 1981. A recognized key opinion leader in periodontal endoscopy, Suzanne has published numerous articles and co-authored several dental textbook chapters on minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy with use of the dental endoscope.

Ms. Newkirk is the national and international dental endoscopy instructor for Zest Dental Solutions and is a professional speaker. Her website is: 

In this 3-part series, we examine the history and evolution of nonsurgical periodontal therapy by taking a deep dive into scaling and root planing. 

The Evolution of Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy: A Three-Part Series

This 24/7, self-charging sensor monitoring device will sit in the mouth and transmit important data for better understanding on the body’s everyday processes. 

MyDentalWig Announces New iDentalWig 24/7 Sensor Monitor System 

OraCare has announced an in-kind donation for its OraCare rinse kit for patients who may be suffering side effects from radiation or chemotherapy. 

OraCare Expands OraCare Cares Program to Support Cancer Patients

These 4 digital Invisalign innovations for the Align Digital Platform will allow dental professionals to plan treatments more easily and efficiently. 

Align Technology Announces Invisalign Innovations for the Align Digital Platform

It is vital to discuss the dental hygienist’s role when it comes to teaching patients about mouth-body connections.

Talking About Oral Systemic Health in the Dental Hygiene Room 

A look at some of the newest dental product launches in the industry. 

February 2022 New Dental Products

Why educating patients about the oral-systemic link is essential and which tools and strategies can help dental professionals connect with their patients in this critical oral health area. 

How to Get Patients to Understand the Oral-Systemic Link

Vivos Therapeutics have announced filing for a patent for its sleep apnea treatment protocol the Vivos Method. 

Vivos Therapeutics Files for Patent on New Clinical Sleep Apnea Protocols 

Pacific Dental Services will partner with Commonwealth Primary Care ACO to cross the gap between medical and dental to provide the best care possible for their patients. 

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