Hygiene

Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, FADIA, FAADH, is a graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Boston. Ann-Marie is a Fellow and Certified Educator of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA), a Fellow of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH), a continuous member of American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), as well as a lifetime member of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM). She is the 2017 Esther Wilkins Distinguished Alumni of Forsyth Award recipient. Ann-Marie has been published in dental and dental hygiene publications and textbooks. She is a consultant dental hygiene examiner for CDCA (Commission on Dental Competency Assessments formerly the Northeast Regional Board). She is currently a Technology Advisor for Patterson Dental educating teams on software technology for their practice and patients. Ann-Marie presents continuing education programs for dental team members on a variety of topics. She has been employed as a business/clinical advisor for a national dental practice management company, a faculty member of a dental hygiene program and program chair of a dental assisting program after having been employed in clinical hygiene for a number of years. Ann-Marie can be reached at 

Articles

There are many things dental professionals can do to educate and help children with developmental delays and their families. 

Children’s Developmental Delays and Dentistry 

The partnership was created to offer a course on the subject of digital dentures. 

Sterngold Dental Partners with AIDL to Create Digital Denture Course

Henry Schein announces ThriveLIVE virtual event to offer dental professionals insight, content, and entertainment. 

Henry Schein Announces ThriveLIVE 2021 Virtual Event

BIOLASE announces the launch of Waterlase Pediatric Dental Academy which will provide training for pediatric dentists. 

BIOLASE Announces Launch of Waterlase Pediatric Dental Academy

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

Innovations, challenges, and changes are reshaping the industry and how hygienists practice.

Pandemic Prompts Evolution of Dental Hygiene

Videos

Dental practice coach Mike Massotto joins editorial director Noah Levine for 30 minutes of practice help and advice. In this episode, Mike and Noah discuss the importance of having a good office manager. 

30 Minutes of Therapy - Episode 8 - Good Office Management

Dental Lab Products Editorial Advisory Board member Dane Barlow shares what he does outside of work to keep his body and his mind in shape for the taxing work of fabricating smiles.

Wellbeing Checkup: Dane Barlow

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.

Being a successful practice means being able to resolve conflict and keep turnover low by practicing good leadership skills. 

Conflict Resolution and Reducing Turnover in Dental 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.

Discussing the importance of speaking with research and responsibility in regards to prescription addiction in the dental field. 

Discussing Addiction Responsibly in the Dental Field

A conversation with Dental Practice Solutions CEO Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS and Dental Products Report Managing Editor Stan Goff about navigating new practice norms one year into COVID-19. 

Professional Development