Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

Articles

3 Ways Mindfulness in Practice Helps Reduce Stress

DS World 2022 from Dentsply Sirona will offer dental professionals the opportunity to see a live implant surgery, David Spade, and education and entertainment opportunities. 

Dentsply Sirona World 2022 Will Bring Live Surgery, David Spade, and Education Opportunities

Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

The dentist can be a scary place for a kid, but there are a few ways to make the experience more fun and comfortable for every pediatric patient.  

Top 5 Ways to Make Pediatric Dentistry More Fun

The Proxeo Twist and Proxeo Twist Cordless systems are said to offer greater freedom of movement during treatment.

W&H Announces 2 New Rotary Polishing Systems

Aspen Dental and the Dental Assisting National Board will team up to help dental assistants prepare for the Radiation Health and Safety exam and to bolster their radiography knowledge. 

Aspen Dental Announces Partnership with the Dental Assisting National Board and the DALE Foundation

Henry Schein will sponsor and attend events for the Memorial May campaign to show its support for U.S. military veterans. 

Henry Schein Announces Support of Carry the Load Memorial May Campaign

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.

Ms. Newkirk received her dental hygiene degree from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, in 1981. A recognized key opinion leader in periodontal endoscopy, Suzanne has published numerous articles and co-authored several dental textbook chapters on minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy with use of the dental endoscope.

Ms. Newkirk is the national and international dental endoscopy instructor for Zest Dental Solutions and is a professional speaker. Her website is: 

Demand for registered dental hygienists is likely to continue to grow, especially with an aging population that requires more involved dental care.

Evolution of Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy Part 3: Future Outlook

Podcasts

This week, we cover the new Medit i700 Wireless Scanner and the new CleanFlow from Sonendo.

ProductBites Episode 13

April is Organ Donation Month and the Sanders sisters sit down to talk about their personal connection to organ donation and why it's so critical.





Floss & Flip-Flops Episode 4: Organ Donation Month

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.

There are a few common and avoidable mistakes when on the job hunt in the dental industry, and being unprofessional is a big one. 