Hygiene

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

Articles

New research takes a look at the link between poor dental hygiene and breathing issues.

Are elderly patients with caries at risk of developing respiratory problems?

The investment from aMoon Fund and Dr. Ole Jensen will fund the launch of the restorative product line.

Antimicrobial technology firm Nobio finalizes $3.6 million investment

How to make pediatric dentistry easier on patients, parents and you. 

10 Ways To Simplify Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Lou Shuman is the CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group, dentistry’s leading corporate incubator and accelerator; a venturer-in-residence at Harvard’s i-Lab; the chairman of the technology advisory board at WEO Media; a long-time contributor to Dental Products Report; and the founder and creator of the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards.

Dr. Ervin Weiss is the founder of Nobio and the Head at Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University. He has published over 170 articles and filed numerous patents in the fields of microbiology and dentistry. 

Yoram Ashery is the CEO of Nobio and a long-time executive in the healthcare industry. He has served in executive management and held commercial responsibilities at several medical technology firms and was involved in bringing to market new technologies and leading startups from early stages to commercial success. 

How a new line of materials can inhibit bacterial growth without the use of chemicals.

A composite technology to prevent secondary caries

Sandra White received her Bachelors of Science degree in dental hygiene from the University of California-San Francisco School of Dentistry in 1986. She is a registered dental hygienist with more than 30 years of clinical experience both in the U.S. and abroad in Israel and Brazil. Sandra is now a territory consultant and dental health educator for Premier Dental Products Company (Plymouth Meeting, PA). With a great passion for the dental profession, she has authored and presented continuing education courses to dental professionals and students on a variety of topics, including preventive therapies and remineralization, CAMBRA, digital dentistry and ceramic restorations. She can be reached at  swhite@premusa.com

Why this sealant should be added to clinicians’ caries management armamentarium.

How to achieve both retention and prevention with BioCoat

Community water fluoridation has been around for 70 years, but not much research has been conducted over the last several decades. A new study provides contemporary evidence on the topic.

Study confirms water fluoridation prevents tooth decay in children and teens

Exploring the future of cutting-edge technology and what it will mean for the dental industry. 

The true science fiction of future dentistry

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.

Despite the joys of working with pediatric patients, they certainly have their challenges. Here’s a refresher on products, techniques and protocols you need to know. 

The top 5 pediatric dental trends of 2018

Why 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative can simplify direct restorations.

How to do direct restorations quickly and esthetically

A dental marketer at Michael G. Long, DDS, (https://www.drmichaellong.com) in Fresno, California, and a believer in holistic health, Grace lives by the rule that health and happiness go hand in hand. She writes on various dental topics focusing on healthy living and holistic health. When she’s not working or blogging, she enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering at the local youth centers where she educates children about the importance of health and fitness.

The future of digital dentistry is looking bright thanks to these technologies.

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