Articles

This new oral care center in Chicago will help underserved patients receive the free dental care that they need. 

The Aspen Group Debuts TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence in Chicago

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.

A registered dental hygienist shares her perspective on why she became an RDH and why she feels enriched and empowered by the career. 

Why Did You Become a Dental Hygienist?

The Cellerant Group has awarded its Best of Class Hygiene Awards to 17 products.

2022 Best of Class Hygiene Award Winners Announced

Podcasts

This week, we feature Philips' new flosser, Tab32's image management system, a new premium tooth from Dentsply Sirona, and much more!

ProductBites Episode 18

The American Association of Orthodontists will partner with the National Eating Disorders Association to better communicate with patients as well as detect early warning signs.  

American Association of Orthodontists Partners with National Eating Disorders Association

Videos

In just 180 seconds, dental practice coach Mike Massotto offers advice and tips to help your practice enhance its operations. In this episode, Mike discusses best practices when presenting cases to your patients. 

Therapy in 3 Minutes - Making the Space for Case Presentation

Communicating with patients is a key step in better outcomes, so how do we talk with our patients about why they might want a specific indirect material? 

Explaining the Pros and Cons of Indirect Materials to Patients

The company extends its interdental product line with a flosser designed to help patients establish healthy habits at home.

Philips Launches New Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser

The new CDT 2023 and Coding Companion Kit from the American Dental Association are available for pre-order online now. 

CDT 2023 and Coding Companion Now Available for Pre-Order

Candice Bronzini, RDH, BSDH has been active in dentistry since 2007, with nine of those years working clinically as a dental hygienist at a general family practice. She obtained her Associate’s of Science in Dental Hygiene from Community College of Denver, where she was awarded the American Dental Association Allied Health Scholarship, and her Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene from Old Dominion University, where she received the Excellence in Dental Hygiene Award. She is active in the Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association and serves on the board of the Metro Denver component. She is currently an Outside Sales Representative with OraCare.

Chlorhexidine promises the elimination of bad bacteria, but it comes at great cost to both patient and practitioner. 