Hygiene

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.

Articles

Knowing what your patients and colleagues might be going through and acting with empathy can help inform uncomfortable, but important discussions. 

Incarceration Could be in Your Dental Family

Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

Many of the challenges hygienists face—and will continue to face—are the same as pre-pandemic.

How COVID-19 Permanently Changed Dental Hygiene 

Vivos has reached an agreement with GM Instruments to better measure nasal breathing in sleep apnea treatment and research. 

Vivos Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with GM Instruments for North America

Podcasts

This month, the Sanders sisters welcome a surprise guest as they focus on family fitness and wellness, and what you can do to keep your family active. 


Floss & Flip-Flops Episode 6: Family Health & Fitness

VOCO will provide restorative and preventative materials for TeamSmile to help serve kids and teens in need of oral health care. 

VOCO America Partners with TeamSmile 

A study from Vivos Therapeutics demonstrated that airway repositioning and/or expansion can help patients with obstructive sleep apnea. 

Vivos Therapeutics Presents Study Results at SLEEP 2022 Meeting

Share your opinions about which over the counter oral care products are best for your patients and you could win a $250 gift card.

What OTC Dental Products Do You Recommend to Your Patients?

Dental hygiene school equips future hygienists in many ways, but some lessons simply come with time and experience rather than books. 

5 Things I Wish I Learned in Dental Hygiene School

Chlorhexidine's risks make it too much of a gamble to use.

Chlorhexidine: High Risk, Low Reward

Oral-B and Straumann will form this alliance to help educate people on prevention of tooth loss and implant loss. 

Patient Care