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The new BURSTkids Flossables dental floss picks are specifically created for kids ages 3+ to make flossing fun.

BURST Oral Release New Flossables for Kids

This decay detection technology uses luminescence to visualize caries for clinicians and is now planning to expand to the United States dental market. 

Calcivis Caries Detection Technology Approved to Begin United States Expansion

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.

Getting patients to understand just what biofilm is and why it’s so important to consider in their daily lives. 

This Biofilm Message Needs to Stick 

Henry Schein One has partnered with VideaHealth to integrate artificial intelligence right into the practice management software for automatic X-ray analysis. 

Henry Schein One Partners with VideaHealth for Artificial Intelligence Image Analysis Dentrix Integration

This new study from Tufts University has found a link between the use of electronic cigarettes or “vaping” and caries risk. 

New Study Shows Link Between Vaping and Caries

Brandi Hooker Evans is a registered dental hygienist and consultant. 

She acquired her formal education from Idaho State University, most recently earning a master's degree in health education. Hooker Evans has served the Idaho Dental Hygienists' Association as President, as well as her local Portneuf Valley Dental Hygiene Society. With nearly 2 decades of experience as a clinician in private practice, she has treasured her time as clinical dental hygiene faculty at Idaho State University and served on the ISU Dental Hygiene Advisory Board. Currently, Hooker Evans owns and operates Stellar Outcomes and Evans Dental with her husband, Dr. Eron Evans. Furthermore, she is an American Academy of Dental Hygiene accredited continuing education provider.

Here we look at ways in which hygienists sabotage the success of their oral health instructions and 7 products that can improve patients' home care routines.

 The Homecare Buzz: Advanced Techniques and Technologies for Dental Hygienists

Customizable, subscription-based systems are designed to make oral care fun with superhero characters, ice cream flavors, and entertaining resources.

SuperMouth Launches Mouthcare Systems for Kids Nationwide

The Cellerant Group has awarded its Best of Class Hygiene Awards to 17 products.

2022 Best of Class Hygiene Award Winners Announced

VideaHealth Videa Caries Assist algorithm now has clearance and licensing in both the United States and Canada to help detect caries early. 

VideaHealth Artificial Intelligence Caries Assist Receives Regulatory License from Health Canada

Chlorhexidine's risks make it too much of a gamble to use.