Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

Articles

This powerful, portable soft tissue laser lets clinicians perform many procedures with virtually no bleeding, pain, or postoperative swelling or discomfort.

5Ws* Bluewave Soft Tissue  Diode Laser

From growing the practice to expanding a clinical skill set to adding new services, we look at products and services that can help dental practices accomplish more.

Growth—Products and Services That Help Your Practice Accomplish More of It

The latest dental product launches in the industry. 

November 2021 New Products

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. 

This Monet laser curing light builds on innovations and technology
to make a faster and more reliable curing light. 

5Ws* Monet Laser Curing Light

This new study finds that the the iTero Element 5D imaging system is effective in early caries detection. 

New Study from Align Shows iTero Element 5D Caries Detection Capability

Videos

In this video, Dental Products Report Editorial Director Noah Levine has a conversation with CEO & Founder of DentalPost, Tonya Lanthier, RDH, about navigating needs met when staffing a dental practice. 

Tackling Dental Staffing Needs with DentalPost

This new study demonstrates that this specific ferumoxytol and hydrogen peroxide therapy can treat and prevent plaque buildup. 

New Study Shows “Nanozyme” Therapy Prevents Plaque Buildup

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.

There may be better alternatives for patients who don't want to use traditional floss, but it's all about the individual's specific interdental cleaning needs.

A Love Affair with Dental Floss: Is it Warranted?

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.

Often times, it is important to ask yourself important questions about trust among colleagues in the practice. 

Trust can be the Elephant in the Room (or Practice)

Tonya Lanthier, RDH is the founder and CEO of DentalPost, one of the fastest-growing dental-related career service providers in the country. Additionally, Lanthier is a member of the Academy of Dental Hygiene (ADHA), Entrepreneurial Organization (EO) and Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC). She is on the planning committee for the Northern District Dental Society (NDDS) Gala for Smiles, a public relations liaison for the Georgia Dental Hygiene Association (GDHA), and volunteers for the Georgia Mission of Mercy and the Ben Mansell Clinic. Tonya also works with the Georgia Department of Education's Business Advisory Committee. She is a talented and engaging public speaker, using her boundless energy and enthusiasm to deliver her message about helping practices find and hire the right team members.

Hiring is the greatest challenge facing our industry and it should be the number one priority for dental practices today. 