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A manufacturing change allows the company to produce the same high quality interdental brushes with less environmental impact.

TePe Reduces Carbon Footprint of its Interdental Brushes by 80%

Chris Koski is the CEO of ProBiora Health®, which offers a proprietary line of comprehensive oral-care probiotics for people and pets. She served on the board of the company that developed the product line, Oragenics (OGEN), a pharmaceutical research company. As an advocate of the ProBiora3 product line on the board, she recognized the competing resource challenges of drug development and consumer product marketing. After an extensive search for a strategic partner, Oragenics sold Chris the ProBIora3® oral-care probiotic product lines in 2016.

Chris is now working to educate the dental and veterinarian communities, as well as consumers, regarding the extraordinary potential of this unique type of oral-care solution.ProBiora Health is growing as Chris continues her track record of recruiting top talent to her advisory board and the company. The company’s primary focus is accelerating awareness of the benefits of using of ProBiora Health’s oral-care probiotics.

Outside work, Chris is dedicated to giving back in a significant way, at times championing little-known causes that have surprised and delighted those she’s helped.

Globally, she is an active supporter of The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an orphan baby elephant rescue organization, and Big Life, protecting 1.6 million acres of wilderness in East Africa protecting wildlife and habitat.

She serves as an active board member of The Koski Family Foundation which focuses on Arts and Education on the west coast of Florida. Chris is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors, Dallas Chapter, and is an alumnus of Harvard’s Corporate Board of Effectiveness Program led by Professor Jay Lorsch.

Fostering her passion for community and beyond she is locally involved as a past director of The Dallas Dinner Table, a forum for Dallas/Fort Worth residents who share diverse perspectives on the impact of race in and around the community.

Chris graduated with a degree in Chemistry from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and continues as an active alumni volunteer.

Home oral health care grew in importance as the coronavirus 2019 disease pandemic made access to dental care more difficult.

Dental Home Care Surges During the Pandemic

Dental sleep medicine is a field many practices are taking on for its patient care and practice-building opportunities. We spoke to experts in the area to get insight into how to build a successful sleep practice.

Is it Time for Sleep in Your Practice?

John Flucke, DDS, is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He also serves as chief clinical editor and technology editor for 

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Dental practices are in a unique position to help patients realize the multiple benefits that come from reliably sleeping longer and better.

Say “Good Night, Gracie!” The Lowdown on Sleep

Featuring the most recommended dental products across more than a dozen categories, here are the results of the 2021 Dental Products Report OTC Guide

Dental Products Report's 2021 OTC Guide

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Announcing the #1 most recommended brands in 13 categories of over-the-counter oral care products.

2021 Dental Products Report OTC Product Guide Survey Results

The company removed the claims in question after receiving the warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Warns OraCare About Coronavirus Claims

Colgate Professional Direct is a new online service that allows clinicians to recommend dental products to patients, who receive discounts.

Helping Dentists Connect Patients to Improved Home Care

The new brush is designed to help patients care for both natural teeth and full, partial, and overdenture appliances.

Dr. B Dental Solutions launches new Denture & Mouth Toothbrush

With its antimicrobial properties, FiteBac Cavity Cleanser can help protect restored teeth from developing recurrent decay that can lead to restoration failure.

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