Hygiene

Kristen Mott is the associate editor for Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics.

Articles

With more patients requesting after-hours appointments or mobile dental care, hygienists in direct access states are making a difference. 

How direct access is expanding treatment options for patients

Dr. Roger P. Levin is the CEO of Levin Group, a leading dental management consulting firm. Founded in 1985, Levin Group has worked with over 30,000 dental practices. Dr. Levin is one of the most sought-after speakers in dentistry and is a leading authority on dental practice success and sustainable growth. Through extensive research and cutting-edge innovation, Dr. Levin is a recognized expert on propelling practices into the top 10 percent. He has authored 65 books and over 4,000 articles on dental practice management and marketing. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Time magazine and is the creator of the Levin Group Tip of the Day, which has over 30,000 subscribers. To contact Dr. Levin, visit www.levingroup.com or email rlevin@levingroup.com. 

You might know the basics of first impressions, but are you doing everything you can to make patients feel welcome?

4 ways to make the best first impression possible

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

How TeleDent™ from MouthWatch is improving clinical efficiency and the standard of patient care. 

How to enhance communication and collaboration with teledentistry

How BIOLASE’s Waterlase Express is transforming treatment planning and patient care. 

Offering comprehensive dental care with laser dentistry

Adding in a few basic creature comforts can make your practice more comfortable for patients (and more profitable for you).

How to keep patients coming back to your dental practice

Patient interactions should involve your whole office, from the decorations to the staff.

How to increase case acceptance with preconditioning

The cloud-based service connects patients with a virtual dentist who can diagnose problems and prescribe medication.

The TeleDentists launches virtual care solution for urgent dental problems

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.

In a world of long hours and grueling work, it’s no surprise that many hygienists are experiencing stress and strain.

Are you suffering from burnout?

The updated report will document progress in oral health over the past 20 years.

ADA commends efforts to update Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health

John Flucke, DDS, is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He also serves as chief clinical editor and technology editor for 

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Pediatric patients come with many challenges, but it’s up to clinicians to give them the treatment they deserve.

Patient Care