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Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

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This week the American Academy of Periodontology convenes in San Diego, so it’s a great time to reflect on the importance of fighting periodontal disease.

A Look at Key Periodontics Content as AAP Conference Arrives

Jennifer Hirsch Doobrow, DMD, a Board-Certified Periodontist, is the owner and CEO of Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc, located in Cullman, AL. She earned her DMD at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2007 and received her certification in Periodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2010. She serves, as the Immediate Past-President for the Southern Academy of Periodontology (SAP), President-Elect for the Alabama Dental Association (ALDA), a faculty member for the Pikos Institute, and Chair of both WISE-Women in Implantology Supporting and Empowering Advisory Board and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Dental Hygiene Subcommittee. Dr Doobrow is a UAB Alumni Executive Council District Representative and on the Executive Committee for the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons. She currently serves on the Continuing Education Oversight Committee for the American Academy of Periodontology and holds Past-President positions in the Alabama Society of Periodontists and the Wilson Chenault Dental Study Club and is a director for a Seattle Study Club located in Cullman, AL. In 2012, Dr Doobrow was recognized as one of the University of Georgia's (UGA) prestigious 40 Under 40. Most recently, she was selected as the 2021 Most Excellent Fellow for the Alabama Dental Association, one of the Top 10 Young Educators in America for 2017 by The Seattle Study Club, was inducted as a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists and International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons. She was also awarded the MUSC School of Dentistry Young Alumnus Award, the UAB School of Dentistry Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and was featured on Lifetime Network’s “The Balancing Act” as well as on the “Dentistry Uncensored Podcast”. She has published numerous articles and lectures internationally on dental implants, periodontal hard and soft tissue regeneration, and perio-plastic therapies.

A clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker, Sanders is passionate about elevating the dental profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the profession to rise in its power. Known as the “Dental WINEgenist™,” she pairs her desire for excellence in the dental industry with her knowledge and passion for wine. She is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence & Innovation for AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice where she works alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology in the surgical operatory. She is the founder, CEO, and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory and has been published in various publications including RDH Magazine and Today’s RDH, and is an advisory member for Modern Hygienist and the Dental Academy of Continuing Education. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, supporting abused and homeless animals, and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation. Recently, Sanders proudly received the 2023 Denobi Award for Clinical Excellence and Innovation in dentistry, the 2023 Distinguished Alumni from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and the 2024 Sunstar RDH Award of Distinction.

Additionally, she co-hosts the “Floss and Flip-Flops” podcast with the Sanders sisters, which features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by 

 in partnership with The Sanders sisters.

In the second installment of "Perio Power for the Hygienist", we have a comprehensive review of Jennifer Hirsch Doobrow, DMD, and Katrina Sanders' lecture on modern periodontology.

Pioneering a New Era in Periodontal Care: Embracing Advanced Techniques and Interdisciplinary Collaborative Strategies

The Biotech company has large animal proof-of-concept results for its lead product, Ambrilux Dental Gel, in the setting of periodontal disease characterized by bone loss in the tooth furcation 

Oral Biolife Announces Potential Breakthrough Periodontal Disease Gel

Flavia Pirih, DDS, PhD, is a prominent figure in the field of periodontology, serving as the Tarson Family Endowed Chair of Periodontics and the Chair of the Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences Division at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She began her distinguished academic journey by earning her dental degree from the Universidade Federal do Paraná in Brazil, followed by a PhD in Oral Biology from UCLA. Dr Pirih further honed her expertise by completing residencies in periodontics at the University of Michigan.

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, Dr Pirih has established herself as a leading expert in her field. She has also served as the past president of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. Her dedication to periodontology and academia is evident through her passionate efforts to advance the understanding of periodontics and share this knowledge with the broader academic community.

In the first installment of "Perio Power for the Hygienist", the author explores the genetic underpinnings, preventive strategies, and innovative treatments for peri-implant diseases in modern periodontology.

Genetic Insights and Advanced Treatments in Peri-Implantology: A Comprehensive Approach to Peri-Implant Health

Dental professionals throughout the industry share their favorite new workflows, technologies, materials, and more.

Technique Touch-Ups 2024

As the world of dentistry continuously evolves and new science emerges, it is imperative for dental professionals to evaluate both past and current research in order to make informed decisions and provide patients with the most accurate information and ethical care.

Should Chlorhexidine Remain the “Gold Standard” In Today’s Modern Hygiene?

Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

Green tea matcha powder in mouthwash may be able to assist in the fight against harmful, periodontitis-causing bacteria, according to new study. 

Study Shows Matcha Green Tea Powder Mouthwash Fights Harmful Oral Bacteria

Awards promote the groundbreaking work of scientific researchers and the link between oral health and systemic health.

Sunstar Foundation’s 2025 World Perio Research and Perio Link Awards Announced

In her book, Brandi Hooker Evans presents a light-hearted yet serious look at dental care that will be appreciated by both dental patients and professionals.

Hygiene Expert Shares 5 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Can Save Your Life in New Book

SEPA Foundation meeting focuses on controlling gingivitis and on the value of antiseptics, and guidelines for their use.