Each of today's featured articles share some real nuggets of wisdom. The topic of discussing perio with patients is especially relevant, don't you think? Make sure to read them all!—Bethany Montoya, MBA, RDH, Editorial Director
Perio conversations can feel uncomfortable—especially with loyal, long-term patients—but avoiding them puts both trust and treatment outcomes at risk. This article offers practical strategies to help hygienists lead evidence-based periodontal discussions.
Systems and routines help hygienists stay efficient—but when does consistency become autopilot? This reflective piece explores the shift from routine care to responsive care, and why slowing down to notice what the mouth is telling you can change the way you provide care.
Findings from UNSW and collaborating institutions demonstrate that vaping is likely to contribute to lung and oral cancers, emphasizing the need for clinicians and users to reconsider vaping as a safe alternative to smoking.
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is transforming regenerative dentistry with faster healing, improved tissue regeneration, and enhanced clinical outcomes. Learn how advances in centrifugation and protocol design are expanding its use in implant dentistry, bone augmentation, and soft tissue repair.
In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and Brian sit down with Dr. Brian Edwards, a preventive-focused dentist who has successfully transitioned out of network with all insurance plans while continuing to grow a thriving, patient-centered practice.
