| | | | | | | Sponsored | | | | Designed by a dental hygienist, the Platypus® flosser provides orthodontic users with a convenient tool to combat gum disease by removing plaque and leftover food without having to waste time with traditional flossing techniques. Platypus’s patented design allows users the ability to quickly and safely navigate under wires, between teeth, and into the gums. Available at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, and Amazon. |
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| | | | | Is milk good for your teeth? The answer depends on the type. From dairy to plant-based options, differences in sugar, protein, and pH can impact enamel health, cavity risk, and the oral microbiome. |
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| | | | | | Antioxidants are gaining attention for their role in oral cancer prevention and mucosal health. Integrating nutrition, patient education, and targeted oral care strategies can strengthen prevention and support better long-term outcomes. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | | | Profisil Plus Fluoride Varnish makes prevention simple and comfortable for both you and your patients. Its clear, smooth formula applies easily with no grit, sting, or sticky residue. Free of ethyl alcohol and rosin, it offers a natural feel while giving clinicians flexibility to complete exams before or after application—saving time without compromising care. Call 877-532-2123 to learn more! |
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| | | | | | A routine disruption reveals a common gap in dental teams—limited cross-training. Learn how expanding skills within scope can improve efficiency, teamwork, and patient care. |
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| | | | | | April research from JADA is linking teen TMD pain to unmet psychosocial needs, reinforcing the safety and cost-effectiveness of community water fluoridation, and expanding the role of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in adult caries management. |
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| | | | | | She had no symptoms and normal labs—but a routine exam caught it anyway. This episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists looks at where extraoral screening actually happens in practice—and where it’s often rushed, skipped, or assumed. |
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| | | | | | In this part 1 of a series exploring the systems that shape everyday dentistry, Timothy Ives examines why prevention remains difficult to prioritize, arguing that measurement-driven systems inherently reward procedures over the less visible outcomes of preventive care. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Early orthodontic problems are hiding in plain sight, and dental hygienists hold the key. Learn how to spot the signs, counsel families with confidence, and become the bridge that transforms pediatric outcomes. |
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