Patient Drug Use: Be Curious, Be Caring
2025-12-11
In 1997, when I started treating patients at the Sonoma County Jail, “Breaking Bad” was still 10 years away. I didn’t even know what methamphetamine
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THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL SAFETY ANNOUNCES NEW NONPROFIT: THE ADS INSTITUTE FOR DENTAL SAFETY AND SCIENCE
2025-07-10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ,Contact: Natalie Mathes,Phone: 347-901-9352 ,Email: [email protected] , , ,ATLANTA, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formerly known as OSAP, has launched a
A Kit for Each Case? That Equals Success
2024-10-14
PDT procedure kits help standardize hygiene treatment setups with ergonomic instruments tailored to the unique needs of each patient On any given day, dental
Oil Pulling Explained: Is It Worth the Hype?
2024-04-05
Oil pulling, an ancient Ayurvedic practice, has recently been gaining popularity. But what is it, and does it have a place in your patients’ oral
When Patients Refuse to Floss, Recommend Go-Betweens Cleaners
2020-11-17
If there’s one fact hygienists know better than anyone, it’s that there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all home care routine. While patients often have
Ultradent: Your One-Stop Shop for Hygiene and Preventive Products
2020-10-23
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a time to spread awareness about the importance of oral health and remind Americans to practice daily oral hygiene
Proper Barriers Protect Patients
2020-09-14
Reduce the risk of cross-contamination,In dentistry, it’s long been standard practice to carefully clean and disinfect the examination rooms. From instrument sterilization to the use
Enamelast: Everything You Need and Everything Your Patients Want
2020-08-31
Most patients are probably not jumping for joy at the idea of having a dental hygienist paint fluoride varnish on their teeth. After all, who
Encourage Fun While Brushing With Kid’s Spinbrush
2020-07-31
Convincing kids to brush their teeth can be a dreary chore for parents and, for children, brushing can be about as enjoyable as making their
6 Products to Help You Prevent Cross-Contamination in Your Practice
2020-06-02
As we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, there is one thing on every dentist’s mind: protecting their patients, dental team, and themselves from
Oral Care Company Pivots to Fulfill Hand-Sanitizer Need
2020-04-15
As the global need for hand sanitizer became clear in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Inglewood, CA-based EverBrands came to the rescue. The company—which
Centrix Highlights Caries ‘Prevention for Life’ in Purposeful Campaign
2020-04-09
As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 crisis, the word “prevention” is top of mind for everyone in the healthcare profession, as we all do
