Hygiene

Articles

Caries Assist is designed to allow clinicians to detect caries accurately and reduces the rate of missed lesions.

Overjet's AI Caries Assist Platform Receives FDA Clearance

Podcasts

In this episode, we cover a slew of diverse products ranging from a new implant, an artificial caries detection algorithm, a teeth whitening kit, and an oral sore mouth rinse.

ProductBites Episode 14

This artificial intelligence technology from from VideaHealth will help clinicians detect caries early and more often and is now cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

VideaHealth Dental Artificial Intelligence Solution Receives FDA Clearance

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.

Ms. Newkirk received her dental hygiene degree from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, in 1981. A recognized key opinion leader in periodontal endoscopy, Suzanne has published numerous articles and co-authored several dental textbook chapters on minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy with use of the dental endoscope.

Ms. Newkirk is the national and international dental endoscopy instructor for Zest Dental Solutions and is a professional speaker. Her website is: 

Demand for registered dental hygienists is likely to continue to grow, especially with an aging population that requires more involved dental care.

Evolution of Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy Part 3: Future Outlook

Dr. James Chae graduated from the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry in 2000. He currently owns a private practice in Diamond Bar, Calif., called Diamond Bar Dental Group, and he has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry for the past 19 years. He is a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, California Dental Association, and American Dental Association. He has published cases in Dental Products Report, Dentistry Today, Dental Product Shopper, and Compendium. You can also find him on Facebook and Instagram at @diamondbardentalgroup where he shares his work and answer questions.

This vital procedure requires a variety of tools and materials, including  the light-cured, resin-modified calcium silicate TheraCal LC from BISCO. 

How to Repair Amalgam Restorations With Recurrent Caries

This new study tested a tool that measures acidity in biofilm to check for potential problem areas in patient’s mouths. 

University of Washington Study Creates Tool to Measure Cavity-Causing Acid Buildup

Pearl’s artificial intelligence system for dental condition identification has been granted FDA approval for widespread use


Pearl’s Second Opinion Artificial Intelligence Software Gains FDA Approval

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

These replacement brush heads are made from sustainably harvested bamboo to reduce plastic waste. 

5Ws* Bamboo Electric Toothbrush Heads

The inaugural Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards program honors 22 products that can enhance any hygiene operatory.

The 2021 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards

The Ceramir Protect LC Syringe is a bioceramic pulp protectant that eliminates room for error and maintains twice the calcium release.