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The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively.  

Pride Insitute's "Best of Class" 2014: Philips Sonicare Airfloss is easier to use than string floss, removes more plaque [VIDEO]

Pride Institute "Best of Class" 2014: DenMat's VELscope VX® seamlessly integrates into routine dental checkups [VIDEO]

Amanda Ellis is the dental intern with Advanstar’s Dental Products Report. She is a pre-dental student studying biochemistry at John Carroll University. She is president of John Carroll’s Pre-Dental Society, a member of the American Student Dental Association, and is involved with the Jefferson J. Jones, DMD, Health Legacy of Cleveland Pre-Dental Mentoring Program. She can be reached by email at aellis@advanstar.com.

Baseball Hall of Famer, Tony Gwynn, was diagnosed with salivary gland cancer in 2010. After a four-year battle that involved radiation therapy and two operations to remove tumors, Gwynn lost his life to oral cancer on June 16, 2014. He was 54 years old and left behind a wife and two children.

Tony Gwynn's death a dark reminder that smokeless tobacco damaging to oral health [VIDEO]

Kevin Henry, group editorial director for Dental Products Report, talks with Dr. Dennis Abbott about why dental practices aren't screening for oral cancer and what dentists and dental team members can do in this battle against the deadly disease.

Why dental practices aren't screening for oral cancer [VIDEO]

From Barber Surgeons to Specialists

While pet owners hold concern for their four-legged friend’s oral health, many do not have the time or forget to brush their dog’s teeth.

Put your dog's dental hygiene in their paws [VIDEO]

According to the National Cancer Institute, it is projected that approximately 1,665,540 people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in 2014, and of these cases, 42,440 people will be affected by oral cancer.

10 Oral Hygiene Tips for Patients With Cancer

Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) has been something of interest to me for a few years. Last February, I decided to take the leap and give it a try in my office.

Dr. Michael McClure: Where I've seen the unexpected ROI of CAMBRA

As Oral Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, DPR Products Editor Michael Quirk reached out to Joana Breckner, an oral cancer survivor, to learn more about this disease from the patient’s perspective.

Oral cancer from a survivor’s perspective [VIDEO]

Partners in Complete Health has announced its new documentary, “Say Ahh,” is making its public debut.

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