Throwback: Build the Microscopic Army in Your Mouth to Fight Oral Cancer and Improve Dental Health

Posted on by Cass Nelson-Dooley MS
Oral Cancer Is No Match for a Healthy Oral Microbiome Fostering a healthy oral microbiome can fight oral and other cancers. That’s nothing to say for its benefits on cavities, root canal infections, and gum disease. Your friendly bacteria protect you from disease, fight tumors, cool off inflammation, and boost your immune system. Who wouldn’t want this army of microscopic warriors on their side?! In this two-part blog, you will learn that cancers can be caused by bacteria, viruses, ...
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Wellness Dentistry Summit 2025 – Livestream Virtual Ticket

Posted on by Nicki Mackey
  December 5–6, 2025 | Virtual Hosted by The Wellness Dentist Institute, the Wellness Dentistry Summit 2025 is your chance to learn, grow, and connect with the leaders driving the future of wellness-focused dental care. Whether you’re advancing your clinical skills, refining your business strategy, or looking to empower your team, this event is designed to equip you with actionable insights you can implement immediately. This sought after event has already sold out for in perso...
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Extraordinary Periodontal Therapy – Raising the Bar

Posted on by Judy Carroll, RDH
Are you ready for significant change in periodontal therapy and clinical dental hygiene? Outspoken clinical pioneer Judy Carroll, RDH, introduces revolutionary techniques in periodontal regeneration, as well as crucial integrative methods for more targeted and preventative care long term. Peek into the future with a demonstration of many “hopeless”cases treated by utilizing definitive clinical strategies, including periodontal endoscopy, regenerative proteins, host modulated therapy, salivar...
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Throwback: How Do You Speak Testing?

Posted on by Leslie I. Bautista RDH
A common question of everyone doing something for the first time is “How?” Clinical laboratory testing is standard of care in the medical profession and while completing their degrees, our medical colleagues learned the “How.” For dental professionals, clinical laboratory testing is a newer concept. Clinical lab testing in dentistry marks a paradigm shift. We hope this series “How to Speak” provides insights into how to talk with your patients about optimal care. The guest author has been gi...
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Oral Cancer Detection: The Power of Knowledge, Technology, and Training

Posted on by Parul Dua Makkar, BSc, DDS, FACD, FICD
Oral cancer remains one of the most devastating diseases in dentistry, with thousands of new cases diagnosed each year. Too often, it is discovered late, when survival rates drop and treatment becomes more aggressive. Yet, as dental professionals, we are uniquely positioned to change that story. Every exam, every screening, and every conversation with a patient holds the potential to save a life. This is where modern tools like OralDNA® salivary testing make a profound difference. Saliva ...
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When Saliva Tells the Full Story

Posted on by Stephen Quimby, RDH, BSDH, MBA
We all have those patients — the ones who seem to do everything right and still end up battling stubborn periodontal disease. As Stephen Quimby, RDH, BSDH, MBA, writes in his recent Monthly Incisor article, “We’ve all had those patients—the ones who come in with picture-perfect oral hygiene but somehow still develop aggressive periodontal disease. Then, six months later, their spouse shows up with similar symptoms. Coincidence? Not quite.” That’s where salivary diagnostics is changing the...
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So You Want to Be a Dental Hygienist

Posted on by Lisa Nitkowski, RDH
I have always referred to the dental hygiene profession as a hidden gem. Most people don’t truly understand what it means to be a dental hygienist — how special this profession is, not just for those of us who practice it, but for everyone we encounter along the way; whether they are our patients, teammates, or professional colleagues.  When I entered dentistry twenty years ago as a dental assistant with no experience and no family background in healthcare, other than regular visits to my den...
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Throwback: Chronic Anterior Inflammation

Posted on by Daniela Yanez RDH
Challenge: The patient’s main concern was to reduce chronic inflammation around tooth #8 and #9. The patient previously had received treatment at a general dentist and a periodontist without significant improvement. Background: A new female patient, age 28, was last seen by another dentist about 3 years prior. Her home care consists of brushing twice daily with Tom’s of Maine® toothpaste and a Sonicare™ power toothbrush, and Crest® Pro-Health™ rinse with occasional flossing. Her family hi...
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Transform Your Practice at the EMS GBT Summit

Posted on by Jamie Griggs RDH
Many dental professionals find themselves trapped in a cycle of reactive periodontal care. Patients fall through the cracks, insurance limitations dictate treatment, and hygiene schedules are filled with routine prophylaxis rather than truly transformative periodontal therapy. These missed opportunities don’t just impact patient health—they also limit your practice’s revenue potential. EMS Dental recognizes the frustration of working harder without seeing the clinical or financial results...
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Camp Hygiene: A Day of Learning, Inspiration, and Connection

Posted on by Julia Dent, RDH
We're thrilled to share a continuing education event designed for your entire dental team: Camp Hygiene, hosted by Fortune Management in partnership with Patterson Dental. If you're a dental professional passionate about elevating your practice, mark your calendar for Camp Hygiene on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the UCI Research Park in Irvine, California.  Why Attend? Hygiene is the lifeblood of any general dental practice, and Camp Hygiene provides a playbook f...
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