Hygiene

Dr. Lou Shuman is the CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group, dentistry’s leading corporate incubator and accelerator; a venturer-in-residence at Harvard’s i-Lab; the chairman of the technology advisory board at WEO Media; a long-time contributor to Dental Products Report; and the founder and creator of the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards.

Articles

The Lura Health sensor is designed to enable dentists to take a more central part in collaboration with medical doctors regarding oral-systemic health links.

A Promising Bluetooth-Enabled Salivary Diagnostic Sensor

Jo-Anne Jones is an international award-winning speaker and the president of an educational and clinical training company. Jo-Anne was selected as one of DPR’s 2013 Top 25 Women in U.S. Dentistry. The Elizabeth Craig Award of Distinction was presented to Jo-Anne in recognition of her exceptional and ongoing commitment to promoting the dental hygiene profession. Jo-Anne may be reached at jjones@jo-annejones.com.

The connectivity between the brain and the mouth is intricate, and poor oral health can lead to increased risk of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer disease and Alzheimer disease–related dementia. 

What’s the Connection Between Oral Health and Brain Health?

This new handpiece from BIOLASE uses proprietary technology from the Waterlase iPlus platform to create a comfortable and thorough innovation for skin resurfacing. 

BIOLASE Announces Launch of Waterlase Fractional Handpiece for Skin Resurfacing

New comprehensive solution designed to transform oral healthcare and the dental patient’s care experience.

MouthWatch Unveils Virtual-First Solution Dentistry.One

Higher levels of cytokines in saliva match greater gum inflammation, according to research conducted by the NYU College of Dentistry.

Study Indicates Gum Inflammation Parallels “Cytokine Score”

Fun online game, TV show designed to educate, prepare children for a positive experience when going to the dentist.  

“Daniel Tiger: At the Dentist” Launched This Week by PBS Kids 

eLife reports infection with a bacterium that causes gum disease and bad breath may increase the risk of heart disease.

New Study Indicates Oral Bacteria May Increase Heart Disease Risk

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.

Patients experience a plethora of stressors in their daily lives, and the potential of added pain at the dentist’s office only adds to that. It may be valuable for dental professionals to examine the way they interact with patients’ pain. 

Being Respectful of Patients’ Pain in the Dental Practice

Videos

CEO Bryan Carey discusses Benevis' Impact Report findings, marking the company's 20th anniversary.

Benevis Celebrates 20 Years of Healthier Smiles

StellaLife’s probiotics kit contains all the necessary strains, vitamins, and spore biotics to maintain a healthy gut and a health oral microbiome. 

Patient Care