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Catapult Education members evaluate this gum disease treatment device.

Treating periodontal disease with Perio Protect

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.

Using evidence-based research to explore whether this procedure is beneficial to patients. 

Is professional subgingival oral irrigation necessary?

The Slade Blade reportedly allows for more efficient removal of granulation tissue in post-extraction sockets 

PDT releases the Slade Blade

How to convince teens to care about oral hygiene

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.

Why one practitioner has been using the Waterlase laser from BIOLASE for more than a decade.

What Waterlase can bring to your dental practice

Kristen Mott is the associate editor for Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics.

New research shows that certain oral bacteria that cause periodontal disease may also cause esophageal cancer. 

Study finds link between oral bacteria and increased risk of esophageal cancer

Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, believes dentistry is no longer just about fixing teeth. Dentistry is oral medÂ­icine. Her work helps dental professionals embrace the opportunities and understand the metrics that accurate insurance coding provides. The ADA recognized her expertise by inviting her to write a chapter in its CDT 2017 Companion book and again for its CDT 2018 Companion. She is the author of the DentalCodeology series of easy-to-read, bite-size books. Her latest book, "Teledentistry: Pathway to Pathology" was co-written with Cindy Purdy, RDH, BS. She can be reached at patti@dentalcodeology.com.

4 benefits of using gingival inflammation code D4346

New research suggests a link between periodontitis and stomach cancer.

Could dentists stop stomach cancer?

Hygienists are often pressed for time, but periodontal exams shouldn’t be overlooked.


Why it’s important to include periodontal probing in a hygiene appointment

The proceedings will appear in the October issue of the Journal of Periodontology.

Periodontics