Articles

This extraoral aerosol evacuator was designed to protect from dangerous COVID-19 particulates transmitted through aerosols.

SOTA Imaging Launches Extraoral Aerosol Evacuator Cazoo

This partnership will bring Pearl’s artificial intelligence to help patients receive the best treatment and outcomes. 

Sage Dental Partners with Pearl to Offer Artificial Intelligence Clinical Care to Patients

The “How to Survive a Surprise OSHA Audit,” guide will be available for free and is the first in a planned series of survival guides. 

Dental Compliance Institute Publishes OSHA Audit Guide

Sterngold Dental has added a new holistic, transdermal cream product to help patients with pain and discomfort. 

Sterngold Dental Adds Holistic Relief Cream

Ms. Newkirk received her dental hygiene degree from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, in 1981. A recognized key opinion leader in periodontal endoscopy, Suzanne has published numerous articles and co-authored several dental textbook chapters on minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy with use of the dental endoscope.

Ms. Newkirk is the national and international dental endoscopy instructor for Zest Dental Solutions and is a professional speaker. Her website is: 

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.

A few things have changed in states where dental hygiene was lagging behind since the last update. 

Updates on States Falling Behind in Dental Hygiene

Bootcamp.com has announced its first scholarship tailored to pre-dental students. 

Dental Scholarship for Pre-Dental Students Announced by Bootcamp

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.

There are a variety of ways to help make your practice a healthy and happy work environment for everybody. 

4 Ways to Solve Employee Problems in Your Dental Office 

Aspen Dental utilizes dental experts and advanced technology to introduce clear aligners. 

Aspen Dental Introduces Motto Clear Aligners

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 how to best encourage personal and professional growth for dental practice employees. 

30 Minutes of Therapy - Episode 11 - Fostering Personal & Professional Growth

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