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Continuation of decades-long partnership connects AADOM members with Synchrony’s CareCredit payment solutions, streamlining financial processes for dental practices and patients.

AADOM Continues to Recognize CareCredit as It’s Preferred Patient Financing Solution 

Smartmouth has introduced new size options for 3 of its core product lines, which are available at Walmart locations nationwide.

Smartmouth Releases New Size Options, Single Use Packets

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. 

As the economy ebbs and flows, it’s important to understand the link between economic downturns and poor pediatric oral health. There are effective ways to circumvent this and help pediatric patients receive the best care. 

Keeping Pediatric Oral Health at the Forefront in a Shaky Economy

Boyd Industries will acquire an ear, nose, and throat equipment brand called SMR from Global Surgical to create a synergy between dentistry and otolaryngology. 

Boyd Industries Acquires SMR ENT Equipment Brand from Global Surgical

Premier Dental and its innovative, 4-in-1 electric toothbrush izzo™, has been awarded as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2023. 

Premier Dental Named to Fast Company’s 2023 List of World’s Most Innovative Companies

The new brush uses a gyroscope sensor to track 8 brushing behaviors in real-time.

Oclean Releases New X Pro Digital Smart Toothbrush

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.

When reading the literature, thinking like a scientist requires objectivity and acknowledging our biases. 

How Strong is the Evidence Linking Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Disease?

According to Delta Dental poll, the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has jumped 16% to $6.23.

Value of a Lost Tooth Has Tooth Fairy Giving Record Amounts 

Podcasts

In this episode of Floss & Flip Flops, the Sanders Sisters deep dive into discussion on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) awareness and discuss etiology and management for bleeding disorders.

Floss & Flip Flops Episode 15: Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

Renee Knight is a freelance writer and editor who's been covering the dental industry for 15 years. 

Products, Services, and Strategies to Help Improve Access to and Enhance the Quality of Dental Care for Older Patients.

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