Clinical

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.

Articles

It’s not always easy to explain microbial dysbiosis and inflammation, so here are some strategies for talking about these concepts with your patients. 

How to explain periodontitis to your patients

Katrina M Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, is a graduate and recipient of countless awards from the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry Division of Dental Hygiene. She is proud to currently serve on the alumni society for one of the most prestigious dental schools in the country. Katrina’s professional career emerged as an educator when she attained full-time employment with a career college in Phoenix, Arizona. A physical manifestation of Katrina’s commitment to her profession is in the development of her textbook, "Introduction to the Dental Hygiene Profession." Katrina proudly received her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with distinction through Northern Arizona University as a Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society distinguished member. Currently, Katrina is a distinguished speaker with Dental Hygiene Culture as she lectures nationally in a variety of dental hygiene continuing education content.

How to drive patient recommendations forward.

Is dentistry moving in reverse?

The biotech company has a mission to improve people’s lives by reducing the need for narcotic pain medications and antibiotics.

Benco Dental announces strategic partnership with StellaLife

 Dr. Roberto Crespi, clinical professor of dentistry at San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy. 

How the Magnetic Max provides essential surgical advantages as well as greater patient satisfaction.

How to use Magnetic Max in conservative implant surgery

Rounding up the surgical guides and implant planning software currently on the market.

Changing the implant workflow

The questions every general dentist must answer about oral surgery.   

The evolution of oral surgery

Surgical guides help, but training is key to implant success.

Implant surgery and surgical guides: How hard can it be?

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.

How the OraCare Implant Post Op Care System helps to deliver positive outcomes. 

Reducing the implant failure rate

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The Academy of Laser Dentistry is the only independent and unbiased non-profit association devoted to laser dentistry and includes clinicians, academicians and researchers in all laser wavelengths. The Academy is devoted to clinical education, research, and the development of standards and guidelines for the safe and effective use of dental laser technology. ALD was founded in 1993, with the merging of the International Academy of Laser Dentistry, the North American Academy of Laser Dentistry and the American Academy of Laser Dentistry. For more information, visit www.LaserDentistry.org.

This year's meeting focus will be 'The Laser-Systemic Connection: Lighting the Way to a Healthier Mouth and Body.'

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