Hygiene

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This program aims to educate and provide care for underserved children across the United States, and its annual kickoff event will take place at Howard University College of Dentistry. 

Howard University College of Dentistry Hosts National Kick-off Event for Give Kids A Smile Program

ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ recommendations include appropriate, justiﬁed use of dental x-rays, and discontinuing use of lead abdominal aprons and thyroid collars.

New ADA Guidelines for Enhanced Radiography Safety Suggest No Longer Using Lead Abdominal Aprons

A recent study, sponsored by the Delta Dental Institute, highlights a substantial improvement in caregivers' attitudes toward providing oral hygiene care for individuals living with dementia through the utilization of a cutting-edge mobile app.

University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Research Reveals Breakthrough in Dementia Care with Innovative Mobile App

This new oral rinse can assist dental professionals who are treating patients with a variety of different procedures, mitigating pain through its unique alcohol-free formula. 

OraBio Unlocks Better Dental Pain Management with Periovance Oral Rinse

This new ergonomic retractor is designed with feedback from clinicians, providing a range of benefits to make treatment more effective. 

Zyris Unveils New Retractor 

Popular trend lacks scientific backing and has potential to cause potentially harmful side effects.

AAO Warns Against Unregulated Practice of "Mewing" 

This platform from Teeth Talk Girl will offer users unique oral health plans, personalizing care based on the user’s requirements and personal preferences. 

Teeth Talk Girl Launches Interactive BetterMouth Platform for Personalized Dental Hygiene

A new desensitizer from Centrix is said to provide an effective and efficient hypersensitivity solution for clinicians to incorporate in their restorative workflow. 

Centrix Announces New Silver Diamine Fluoride Solution SilverSense SDF™

A new initiative from Delta Dental and The American Heart Association aims to deliver integrated care and education on heart and oral health. 

American Heart Association and Delta Dental Team Up for Integrated Care

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.

Reimagining the role and scope of the work done by dental hygienists.

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