Hygiene

Articles

Overjet’s artificial intelligence has received its 4th FDA clearance, enabling clinicians to use it to detect and outline caries on both periapical and bitewing radiographs. 

Overjet Artificial Intelligence Recieves 4th FDA Clearance

This new bill would add dental benefits for Medicare users in the United States. 

CareQuest Affirms Support for Dental Benefits in Medicare Bill

ScanAssist guides patients on taking scans of their own mouths, while providing clinicians with high-quality images to assist in orthodontic treatment planning. 

DentalMonitoring to Launch Artificial Intelligence-Powered Scan Process for Patients

A new hygiene product for dentures and implants puts the power of oral hygiene in the patient’s hands, boosting longevity for permanent-like teeth. 

Regal GO System from Zest Dental Boosts Dental Hygiene for Fixed Prostheses

Mark Cannon, DDS, MS, outlines data indicating the dental industry should move away from using chlorhexidine and toward a xylitol-erythritol combination.

Following the Science to Better Preventive Dental Products

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.

Dental professionals are busy every day so when the worst comes to pass and family members need end-of-life care, it can be a heavy burden to face alone. 

How to Navigate Difficult Caregiving Systems 

This new study from the University of Southern California demonstrates that dental clinics that make small sensory adaptations in the treatment room are better equipped to care for autistic pediatric patients. 

Study Shows Sensory-Adapted Dental Clinics Reduce Stress for Autistic Pediatric Patients

Podcasts

Join Sonya Dunbar, the Geriatric Toothfairy as the Sanders Sisters reflect on the importance of supporting our seniors in their dental health care needs.

Floss and Flip Flops Episode 18: Elder Abuse Awareness Month with Sonya Dunbar, the Geriatric Toothfairy

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.

Dental hygienists can often be the first line of defense in early detection of certain conditions in patients. In this first part of a 2 part series, Brandi Hooker Evans talks about best practices for spotting trouble at the start. 

Spotting Trouble: Best Practices for Noticing All The Things You Can See In Your Patients

This new standard cartridge of anesthetic from Balanced Pharma aims to help patients and providers by eliminating acid in the formula, therefore boosting comfort and reliability. 

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