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

Articles

It can be hard to find a voice in the busy workflow of a dental practice, but there are a variety of things that can help boost confidence in bringing new ideas forward.  

 

9 Tips for Hygienists to Speak Up and Take on Leadership Roles  

From reaching populations with unmet needs to expanding clinical offerings, innovative, diverse practices can improve patient outcomes and boost profitability.

The Diversification of Dentistry Brings Opportunity

A look at many of the recently announced products in the dental industry.



June 2021 New Products

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.

For TMJ or TMD patients who suffer from chronic jaw pain, acupuncture may be a hidden gem in pain relief. 

For Chronic Jaw Pain, Acupuncture May Provide Relief

BURST Oral Care expands into kids’ oral care category with sonic toothbrushes designed for children. 

BURST Oral Care Launches BURSTkids Sonic Toothbrushes

The Alabama dental education center opened in order to serve low-to-no-cost care to underserved communities. 

Transcend Dental Education Center Opens to Provide Care to Underserved Communities

In stressful times, sometimes the best medicine is to step back, take a deep breath, and laugh about something. 

What is the Story with Your Stress Level? 

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 

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

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.