Hygiene

Articles

These winners are being recognized for their leadership and compassion in the dental space. 

onDiem Honors Leaders in Dentistry Through Changemakers Award

This clear aligner system now supports mixed dentition, helping young patients achieve orthodontic treatment as well as airway therapy. 

CandidPro Clear Aligners Now Have Mixed Dentition Support 

This at-home saliva testing kit can inform patients if they have certain biomarkers for oral disease or molecular features associated with oral and throat cancer. 

Viome’s Oral Health Pro System Detects Early Signs of Disease and Oral & Throat Cancer

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

Every generation has a different set of expectations and needs from their clinician. Here we discuss some of the best ways to bridge this generational divide to best treat patients of all ranges. 

How to Connect with Patients from Different Generations When Presenting Treatment Plans

Caitlin Parsons is a RDH of 15 years and chronic pain survivor turned Certified Yoga Therapist and Ergonomic Consultant for dental professionals. Caitlin helps dental professionals prevent, reduce and overcome workplace pain, manage stress, and optimize their health so they can thrive in and out of the office. She is passionate about helping dental professionals and teams optimize their health to provide better patient care and become better clinicians through her in-person and online programs, speaking, writing team experiences, and her podcast, The Aligned Hygienist (

These solutions support your health and practice and can lead to career longevity for hygienists.

Five Tools to Enhance Ergonomics in Dental Hygiene

A new study has shown the link between diabetes and periodontal disease, giving patients with type 2 diabetes new information to potentially lower blood glucose levels. 

Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Can Regularly Clean Interdentally to Lower Blood Glucose Levels According to New Study

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.

DM Insights allows clinicians to improve workflows and track patient adherence and practice performance via its 1-stop platform. 

5Ws* DM Insights 

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.

In the hustle of everyday practice, passion for the profession can get lost in the mix. It’s important to take stock and find that passion once again for the sake of the practice and the patients. 

 Finding your Passion in Prevention and Oral Medicine

A new study published in the American Academy of Neurology’s journal  demonstrates the connection between patients that have poor oral health and memory loss/brain shrinkage. 

New Study Shows Link Between Poor Oral Health and Brain Shrinkage

Podcasts

Drug interactions are well understood, however, with a rise in patients taking supplements for various conditions, we are now beginning to evaluate adverse effects and interactions associated with these supplements. This month, the Sanders Sisters talk all things 'drugs' with pharmacist Tom Viola.

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