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.  

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When it comes to animals, there are many sizes and shapes of teeth. Here's a look at just a few of the many types as well as some interesting facts associated with animal teeth.

5 Fun Facts About Animal Teeth

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.

My dentist and his team have gone above and beyond to offer exceptional care and unparalleled customer service.

Dear Periodontist, Thank You

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 


New leadership, same goals for organization of committed and passionate oral health specialists. 


Beyond Oral Health Continues to Educate the Profession and Beyond Of Oral Care’s Impact

The ErgoFinger disposable finger-attached HVE Tip permits ergonomic working postures to avoid stress-producing positions and helps reduce aerosols during procedures.

Dental Product Improves Aerosol Control and Ergonomics

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

March 2021 New Products

Renee Knight is a freelance writer and editor who's been covering the dental industry for 15 years. 

What can and should be done with a laser in the hygiene operatory, and the benefits of incorporating this technology.

Grow Your Practice With Laser-Focused Hygiene

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

How diagnostics and preventive measures are fueling periodontal treatment acceptance among patients. 

Periodontal Priorities: The Diagnostics and Treatment Changing Perio Care

The new DLOSCE exam is designed to test a candidate's clinical judgment and skill.

Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations, Prometric Launch New Licensure Exam

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.

It's important to find objective, evidence-based science before determining whether to use preprocedural rinses in practice.

Becoming Scientifically Objective About COVID-19 Preprocedural Rinsing

Two products developed with the support of orthodontists and dentists designed to be cost-effective options for the growing population in clear retainers and aligner treatment.