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For the first time, researchers have shown that a unicellular parasite commonly found in the mouth plays a role in both severe tissue inflammation and tissue destruction. The study may improve the treatment of periodontitis.


Study on parasite may improve the treatment of periodontitis

Debbie Seidel-Bittke, is the founder and CEO of Dental Practice Solutions, a leading dental practice management firm. The focus of Dental Practice Solutions is optimizing the hygiene department with a team approach. Founded in 2000, Dental Practice Solutions has worked with thousands of dental practices on a global level. Debbie has been named one of the top dental consultants for more than 15 years by Dentistry Today. She is a highly sought-after speaker for national and state dental conferences. When the hygiene department is optimized the dental practice will have 15-20% immediate growth. This growth is sustainable when utilizing and implementing the systems and strategies provided by Dental Practice Solutions. To contact Debbie visit: www.dentalpracticesolutions.com or email debbie@dentalpracticesolutions.com.

Knowing when periodontal maintenance is needed versus prophy will help deliver the best oral care for your patients. 

Clearing the fog over misconception, confusion around  need for periodontal maintenance

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.

Periodontitis and Flossing: Not a match made for each other

De-mystifying the new Academy of Periodontology classifications

What’s the story behind glass hybrids? This eGuide follows the EQUIA® glass hybrid system's evolution.

The Evolution of Glass Hybrids

2020 ‘Get Rid of it Challenge' with Periodontal Disease

Top 10 Modern Hygienist Articles

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.



As a child of the ‘80s, I’m a proud Flintstones kid!Every morning, mom would hand us a colored character from our vitamin jar, ensuring we were fueling our cells with nutrition and strength.

Take a bite out of nutritional counseling

Scientific advances and instrument efficiency are changing the way hygienists provide care.

Dental hygiene instrumentation then and now

Why clinicians must always consider the needs of individual patients and supporting research when selecting a protocol.

Periodontics