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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.

Visualizing Dental Hygiene’s Potential

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: 

In this follow up piece to “The Scaling Assistant,” we take a look at the complicated laws behind scaling assistants, and how to ensure your patients receive the best care possible. 

Future of the Scaling Assistant – Part II

This new portable dental unit it designed with a variety of features, including a true high-volume evacuation system, to enable effective mobile dentistry. 

Blue Box Aims for Innovation in Portable Dental Care

Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

Although regular cleanings and follow-up care are critical for patients in maintaining oral health, it is equally important for dental professionals to encourage a proper oral care routine at home. The number of at-home oral care options might overwhelm patients, so dental professionals should have recommendations for a variety of patient situations. Here we look at the top 5 home care products from the past year.

DPR Top 100: Top 5 Home Care Products of 2023

Industry experts share their predictions for what lies ahead for the dental industry this year, with artificial intelligence, digital dentistry, additive manufacturing, and preventive care all at the forefront. 

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