Articles

Chinese company launches Oclean W1 and describes it as the smallest and smartest oral irrigator available

New small, smart oral irrigator designed to help with oral care on the go

Company looking to reinvent the flossing experience and also cut down on plastic waste problems.

Quip’s eco-friendly Refillable Floss Pick designed to inspire better habits 

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.

Remember, we’re all in this together and we need to do our part to help battle this pandemic.

It’s Critical to Be Responsible About COVID-19 Outside the Dental Practice

A look at some of the recently announced products from the dental industry.



October 2020 new products

Jessica Wilson, MPH, is Business Development Manager, Infection Prevention & Instrument Management, HuFriedyGroup.

Following these tips is a great way to improve organization and sterilization for your instruments, but that’s just the start. 

The List: Top 3 Tips for Organizing and Sterilizing Your Instruments 

BURST Oral Probiotics colonize the mouth with good bacteria to fight infections, tackle gum issues, and stop tooth decay.

BURST Oral Care launches new oral probiotics

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.

Take a look at some of the research on ways to prevent the airborne spread of the COVID-19.

Dental Aerosol Lessons from Emerging Research

Videos

Modern Hygienist editorial advisory board member practicing dental hygienist and popular speaker Katrina Sanders joins Modern Hygienist Editorial Director Noah Levine to discuss her experiences returning to clinical practice during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Staying Positive, Safe & Protecting Patients During a Pandemic: A Conversation with Katrina Sanders

New online service allows clinicians to recommend Colgate products, and patients can purchase them at discount prices directly from the website.

Colgate Professional Direct Launches to Connect Patients with Clinician Recommended Home Care Products

Patent-pending sticker accessories make each Invisalign aligner as unique as the patient wearing them. 