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The report comprehensively looks at oral health data and access to care in 194 countries.

World Health Organization Release First Global Oral Health Assessment

Videos

Join host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she and John Flucke, DDS, Chad Duplantis, DDS, and Debbie Zaller, RDH, as they discuss what they are thankful for and where they find meaning in the dental profession. [24 minutes]

Mastermind - Episode 22- Finding Meaning in the Dental Profession

Smile-changing AI technology offers view of new smiles through mobile devices; designed to make teeth straightening more accessible, convenient, and affordable.

SmileDirectClub Releases New SmileMaker Platform

These drug-free pain management solutions from ORASOOTHE are now being distributed through Septodont. 

Septodont to Begin Distribution of ORASOOTHE Products

The popular electric toothbrush is now rechargeable with a battery that features a long life.

quip Now Offering Its First-Ever Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

Proper sharps handling both during use and disposal can prevent injury and cross-contamination.

Sharps 101: What You Need to Know About Handling and Disposal

Earn up to 3 free continuing education credits at this online event, Friday, November 18, 2022.

Restorative Revolutions 2022 is this Friday

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.

Take stock in what is going well in your life and be grateful. Most things we aren’t grateful for until we don’t have them anymore. 

10 Most Important Things You Are Thankful For

Every person has a unique set of skills that they can bring to the table. Isn’t it time to recognize just what the skills are and to show appreciation for them?

What Is Your Superpower in the Dental Practice?

Dr Kenneth A. Barton is a Board-certified Orthodontist who has been practicing Orthodontics exclusively for over 30 years. Dr. Barton graduated with honors from both Washington Square College and New York University's School of Dentistry. Dr. Barton also attended Fairleigh-Dickinson University's Graduate School of Orthodontics where he received a Master's degree in Dentistry (Orthodontics).

Forget what you’ve heard about “DIY orthodontics” – SmileDirectClub’s proven treatment plans are overseen by state-licensed providers like me.