Hygiene

Podcasts

Joining the Sanders Sisters is public health dental hygienist Leslie Reilly whose career took her to the jail system. This month, they will discuss the social determinants of jail inmates, discussing the key role of a jail-system dental hygienist.


Floss & Flip Flops Episode 21: Dentistry Behind Bars

Articles

Pediatric patients will have new guidelines to follow on dental pain management from the American Dental Association. 

American Dental Association has New Dental Pain Management Guidelines for Pediatric Patients

This new durable, effective dental laser from Shofu is suited for soft tissue procedures. 

Shofu to Introduce DentaLaze Wireless Diode Laser

Lisa Newburger, a master's level social worker supervisor, helps audiences find humor in talking about tough topics. Her "in-your-face" style of presentations and writing will make you smile or just shock you into taking some action. Either way, she is very effective at empowering others to reach their goals and feel better about themselves. Her entertaining workshops are available for national and international audiences. Writing for the dental industry since 2010, she uses an alterego (Diana Directive) to illustrate her points in a sarcastic but effective way. Presentations can be scheduled by contacting Lisa at www.discussdirectives.com/dental.html.

We have no idea what goes on in our employees’ home lives, but it’s vital to show support when we notice troubling signs. A licensed independent social worker shares an important story. 

Domestic Abuse: How to Be an Ally

Karen Mitchell is director of hygiene at Commonwealth Dentistry in Richmond, Virgina, a Riccobene and Associates supported dental group.

Katie Poulsen, RDH, is a product marketing manager at VideaHealth.

Artificial intelligence is finding a place in everything these days, and it's important for dental hygienists to see the ways it can help them care for, and connect with patients.

Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Dental Hygienists

TBS Dental’s newest line of scalers and curettes, called rezSHARP, is designed to provide clinicians with a more ergonomic and sharper instrument experience for longer. 

New Scalers and Curettes from TBS Dental Guarantee Sharpness and Longevity

More DentaQuest members will be able to take advantage of at-home, virtual care through this new partnership with Teledentistry.com.

DentaQuest and Teledentistry.com Partner Up for Virtual Care

Glidewell’s sleep appliance Silent Nite® is now eligible for Medicare, allowing many more patients with obstructive sleep apnea to receive treatment and sleep easier.  

Silent Nite Sleep Appliance Now Eligible for Medicare

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.

In this final part of a 2-part series, we dive deep on how to spot issues beyond the mouth that your patients may be facing. 

Spotting Trouble: How to Spot More than Just Oral Issues Your Patients are Facing

This bumblebee-shaped device can now be used in dental practices to provide patients a needle-free, opioid-free option to reduce anxiety and pain. 

Patient Care