Podcasts

Diabetes is a global disparity and most notably impacts those who are diagnosed as well as those with pre-diabetes or undiagnosed diabetes. Let’s discuss how to become better patient advocates in the screening, management and maintenance of diabetic cases.

Floss & Flip-Flops Episode 11: Diabetes Health Month

Articles

Two groups coming together to advance prevention and oral care, and to take on peri-implantitis.

Swiss Curaden, the ITI Partner Up to Promote Prevention

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.

Good dental assistant candidates may be more likely to come on board if the practice offers flexibility options.

Flexibility May Just Solve Your Dental Staffing Problem

Dentsply Sirona and Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine have come together to open a new digital dentistry training facility for the next generation of dental professionals. 

Dentsply Sirona Partners with Nova Southeastern University for Dental Training Facility

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.

Probing depths alone aren’t a reliable indicator of periodontal support, and it is important to be thorough and precise in order to get the best treatment for the patient. 

Periodontitis is Not Diagnosed by Probing Depths Alone

A new study from the American Dental Association finds that more than half of dentists say that their patients show up to the appointment high on marijuana or another drug. 

ADA Survey Finds Half of Dentists Say Patients Are High at Dental Appointments

Earn up to 3 hours of continuing education credit at this day of learning and discussions about the cutting edge in restorative dental care.

Join Dental Products Report at the 3rd Annual Restorative Revolutions Virtual CE Event

The Academy of Laser Dentistry will make a return to its live conference and exhibition in April, 2023, with showcases, sessions, and discussions. 

The Academy of Laser Dentistry Returns to In-Person Show for 2023

The event will be streamed from Germany on November 15.

Dentsply Sirona to Host Event on Special Care Dentistry

Brandi Hooker Evans is a registered dental hygienist and consultant. 

She acquired her formal education from Idaho State University, most recently earning a master's degree in health education. Hooker Evans has served the Idaho Dental Hygienists' Association as President, as well as her local Portneuf Valley Dental Hygiene Society. With nearly 2 decades of experience as a clinician in private practice, she has treasured her time as clinical dental hygiene faculty at Idaho State University and served on the ISU Dental Hygiene Advisory Board. Currently, Hooker Evans owns and operates Stellar Outcomes and Evans Dental with her husband, Dr. Eron Evans. Furthermore, she is an American Academy of Dental Hygiene accredited continuing education provider.

Here we look at ways in which hygienists sabotage the success of their oral health instructions and 7 products that can improve patients' home care routines.