Hygiene

Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

Articles

America’s ToothFairy will celebrate National Dental Hygiene month with new My Smile Matters campaign, recognizing the importance of good oral health for children. 

Dental Professionals Invited to Join the 2024 My Smile Matters Campaign

Flavia Pirih, DDS, PhD, is a prominent figure in the field of periodontology, serving as the Tarson Family Endowed Chair of Periodontics and the Chair of the Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences Division at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She began her distinguished academic journey by earning her dental degree from the Universidade Federal do Paraná in Brazil, followed by a PhD in Oral Biology from UCLA. Dr Pirih further honed her expertise by completing residencies in periodontics at the University of Michigan.

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, Dr Pirih has established herself as a leading expert in her field. She has also served as the past president of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. Her dedication to periodontology and academia is evident through her passionate efforts to advance the understanding of periodontics and share this knowledge with the broader academic community.

In the first installment of "Perio Power for the Hygienist", the author explores the genetic underpinnings, preventive strategies, and innovative treatments for peri-implant diseases in modern periodontology.

Genetic Insights and Advanced Treatments in Peri-Implantology: A Comprehensive Approach to Peri-Implant Health

This smartphone tool harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to analyze user-taken photos and provide valuable and actionable dental insights. 

Dentistry.One Launches SmileScan Artificial Intelligence Smartphone Tool

Katrina M Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, is a graduate and recipient of countless awards from the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry Division of Dental Hygiene. She is proud to currently serve on the alumni society for one of the most prestigious dental schools in the country. Katrina’s professional career emerged as an educator when she attained full-time employment with a career college in Phoenix, Arizona. A physical manifestation of Katrina’s commitment to her profession is in the development of her textbook, "Introduction to the Dental Hygiene Profession." Katrina proudly received her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with distinction through Northern Arizona University as a Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society distinguished member. Currently, Katrina is a distinguished speaker with Dental Hygiene Culture as she lectures nationally in a variety of dental hygiene continuing education content.

Podcasts

Join the Sanders sisters and expert Anne O Rice, RDH, as they discuss this debilitating and life-changing disease, and how to approach patients and their needs with care.

Floss & Flip Flops – Episode 33 – World Alzheimer's Month with Anne O Rice, RDH

Dr Lisa Chan has devoted her career to promoting equity in care in both dentistry and her community. She brings over 35 years of diverse experience in dentistry to her role, after receiving her DDS degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Her background includes significant positions such as a hospital dentist at Kaiser Permanente, a private practice dentist in Los Angeles, and a consultant for the California State Dental Board. Throughout her career, she has observed firsthand the critical challenges in the field, particularly the issues arising from patients withholding their medical histories and current medications. She co-founded MedAssent DDS with the mission of elevating patient safety through integrated care. In addition to her entrepreneurial achievements, Dr Chan is an active board member at educational institutions including Santa Monica College and UC San Diego. She also contributes her expertise to community engagement boards such as the Los Angeles FBI and the Salvation Army. Through these roles, she continues to champion accessible, equitable, and integrated care, further establishing her as a leader dedicated to enhancing health outcomes.

Dr Chan's journey into animal-assisted therapy began when she and her Golden Retrievers joined a pioneering program at UCLA Medical Center, where they helped lower patients' stress levels. Now integrated into her dental practice, these therapy dogs provide calming support to patients.

Better Than Benzodiazepines

We explore the challenges of getting patients in the chair for necessary care and how to overcome them. We also look into how to ensure patients care more about their role in essential care for their oral health. 

Getting Patients to Care: From Booking to Follow-Up to Oral Health Engagement, Here Are Some Things That Work

Solventum has introduced 3M Clinpro Clear Fluoride Treatment, a new water-based formula that aims for smoother application and a more comfortable patient experience. 

Solventum Launches 3M™ Clinpro™ Clear Fluoride Treatment

The Aqua Flosser by Aquasonic aims to offer a more effective and quicker alternative to traditional flossing, using water jets and a 360-degree rotary tip to clean hard-to-reach areas and massage gums

Aqua Flosser from Aquasonic Aims for Effective Interdental Clean 

Health Plan of San Mateo has partnered with Dentistry.One to provide virtual dental care to 150,000 Medi-Cal and dual eligible members, enhancing access to dental services in the county. 

Health Plan of San Mateo Partners with Dentistry.One to Provide Virtual Dental Care 

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.

Videos

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Jean Ocasio, John Flucke, DDS, and Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH, as they discuss their methods on conflict resolution in the dental practice and how to navigate these tricky situations. [34 minutes]

Patient Care