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

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]

Mastermind – Episode 39 – Resolving Conflicts in the Dental Practice

This donation aims to help dental students provide better care to underserved patient populations in North Carolina. 

Pacific Dental Services Foundation Donates Mobile Dental Clinic to High Point University Dental School

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 immunization expert Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, as they discuss immunizations in dental practices and how to navigate potentially tricky conversations.

Floss & Flip Flops – Episode 32 – National Immunization Awareness Month with Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS

These toothbrushes harness the power of artificial intelligence to tell the user when they’re brushing too hard or too fast as well as if they've missed an area, enabling better home care. 

Oclean Announces Artificial Intelligence-Integrated Electric Toothbrushes

Military veterans have specific mental and oral health needs that clinicians should consider when employing care. United States Air Force veteran and dentist Jere Gillan, DMD, provides insight on this topic. 

Addressing the Mental-Oral Health Link for Veterans

Weave has launched Healthcare Heroes, a grant program to recognize and support health care practitioners making significant community contributions, with dental hygienist Sonya Dunbar, known as the Geriatric Toothfairy, as its first grant recipient.

Weave Launches Healthcare Heroes Program to Recognize Community Contributions

This new fluoride- and hydrogen peroxide-free toothpaste from Optivida aims for gentle, effective whitening that repairs and protects enamel. 

Patient Care