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As a dental hygienist, you can help improve patient compliance with their oral health care regimen with these five tips available at Colgate^® Professional.

Botox injections are a well-known solution for cosmetic needs, but can also be an option for the treatment of certain orofacial conditions.

Preventing and managing carpal tunnel is essential for a long career as a dental hygienist, so here are some things you need to know to help protect yourself.

When it's time to take a vacation — or to make plans for when your children are out of school, getting that time off can become a logistical nightmare.

Dentists can be an excellent mentor who can pass down valuable knowledge & first-hand experiences. Read more about the five things you can learn from yours.

You probably have a wish list of dental hygiene equipment. Products such as loupes or an ultrasonic insert with LED lighting make our jobs easier, but they come with a hefty price tag.

Navigating and understanding the grief process with your patients is a delicate process, but with careful consideration, you can help during a stressful time.

Dental radiographs are part of thorough dental care and can provide you with information related to caries, bone loss & other pathologies.

Working in multiple dental practices can be like musical chairs. Some may work in one practice exclusively, others may choose to work in multiple offices.

By using these tooth brushing tips when providing oral health education, you will effectively relay a simple message that focuses on each individual's needs.

For dental hygienists, it can be so frustrating when you realize your patient isn't flossing. Here are some tips to help your patients floss regularly.

Although first introduced in the 1970s, you still may want to use an air polisher (without retiring your prophy cup completely) depending a patient's needs.

Making the connection between oral signs, symptoms, & sleep problems, is key to help patients understand long-term health consequences of their sleep patterns.

If you follow these seven steps, you will be well on your way to creating long-lasting patient relationships that go beyond clinical care.

Sales representatives are knowledgeable about products that can help your office and your patients, and a gateway to learning and networking opportunities.

If you're ready to purchase a pair of loupes, a guide to the types available and important specifications can help you choose the best pair for your work.

Chronic pain is common among dental hygienists, the good news is there are steps you can take to prevent and manage dental hygienist pain throughout the body.

Therapy pets help calm patients and may reduce anxiety in children and adults with dental phobias. Learn the pros and cons of pet therapy here.

Dental recycling may seem like a big job to tackle, there are many simple steps you can take to help eliminate waste and go green in the dental office.

The AHA issued new blood pressure guidelines in November 2017. As a result, almost half of adults in the U.S. fit this definition of hypertension.

Sharpening manual scalers and curettes, and keeping their cutting edges in top condition, are essential for effective instrumentation and to help avoid hand strain.

Read on to learn more about why DHPs are so valuable to patients and dental offices alike, and why some professionals are apprehensive about the new position.

Dental practices might adopt an assisted hygiene model for many reasons, from increasing productivity to offering more appointment options for patients.

We owe it to our patients to ensure that our dental hygienist continuing education units (CEUs) are updated annually. Here are tips to elevate your career.

Follow these time management steps to schedule individual appointments, and your day as a whole, to have a smooth, stress-free day.

Dental hygienist professionals are an important part of educating patients who are currently under, or are considering, orthodontic care.

Preventive care matters for treating caries & periodontal disease, learning good habits & proactive care may help prevent back problems and foster a long career.

Dental hygienists who have good time management skills can increase productivity and encourage a positive work environment. An organized office will often have more efficient workdays.

Patients with diabetes may not realize the connection between diabetes and oral health, or that periodontal disease may add to a rise in blood glucose.

Are you wondering what the difference is between a working interview and a standard interview? Read on to learn more tips for acing your test.

Discussing the effects of smoking and the importance of quitting is difficult. Have you begun talking, only to get an eye roll from your patient?

Geriatric dental care has become more important than ever as the dental field can expect to see an influx of geriatric patients over the coming decades.

Dental consultants can help your practice provide more efficient, productive care. Understand the pros & cons of a dental consultant before hiring one.

Dentistry itself is full of disposables, in part due to concerns about keeping patients and staff safe but there are many opportunities to reduce waste.

Working in the limited space of a patient's mouth requires a high degree of precision. For this reason, it is essential that your manual dexterity is developed.

Dental hygienists know the difference between recall appointments, aka a "cleaning," and periodontal appointments. But do you know if your patients?

You may often put your body in painful positions without realizing it, and poor posture and shoulder pain are directly related. Learn to alleviate both, here.

As a dental hygienist, you can inform about HPV and oral cancer. Talking to your patients about this does not have to be awkward if you know where to begin.

Saving for retirement may not be a top priority right now, but maybe it should be. Everyone wants to have a dream retirement free of financial worries.

What you need to know about the complications that may arise due to cancer therapy and what dental measures you can take to keep a patient's mouth healthy.

Discomfort can interrupt your life in several ways, that's why it's important to do stretches for shoulder pain. Read more on these stretches.

As a dental hygienist, your patients look to you for guidance about their dry mouth symptoms and for suggestions on how to get relief from dry mouth.

Stress can be unavoidable, especially when you deal with individual patient factors, ergonomic demands and even personal conflicts within your clinical team.

How can we get our patients to understand that the blood in the sink is a sign that their gums aren't healthy, and to be more proactive with their oral health?

Depending on where you work, your compensation as a dental hygienist may be flexible too, so it's important to understand how each works.

Encouraging patient compliance can be difficult with patients who have poor home care habits and a history of periodontal disease or gingivitis.

Planning a dental hygiene maternity leave doesn't have to be stressful if you stay organized and develop a plan that works for you.

As many dental hygienists know, there's a high risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome rearing its ugly head and affecting your ability to perform everyday duties.

Dentistry is doing its part in fighting the opioid epidemic. The American Dental Association (ADA)'s new policy on opioids may help this national crisis.

After the wedding, if a woman chooses to change her name, she will have to change it legally. Here are tips to make the name change process as easy as possible.

Talking to patients with eating disorders can be a difficult part of a dental hygienist's job. It is crucial to reach out to in a non-offensive manner.

When you educate your patients as you treat their gingivitis, it can help them improve their oral hygiene. Here are tips to help your patients oral health.

Dental hygienists can help patients by understanding the model and knowing what information would help at each stage necessary for positive habit changes.

Dental hygiene is a very mentally and physically demanding career. When your body starts to ache, you are expected to push through the rest of your workday.

Dental hygienists should invest in physical health through yoga, Pilates & other physical activities; a healthy body is essential to longevity in the operatory.

Questions to ask mentors can include advice on job location, furthering your education or career goals. Here are ideas to help grow your relationship & career.

Networking and building a relationship with a mentor allows dental hygienists to share their knowledge and years of experience with each other.

Here are some networking tips to stay updated on the latest advancements in the dental hygiene field and also to meet new people along the way.

A full dental hygiene schedule keeps up the efficiency of the hygiene department & helps patients. Here are some methods to help ensure a full schedule.

Completing dental coding correctly based on diagnosis & treatment is critical. If performing localized delivery of antimicrobial agents, D4381 may be useful.

How do you make the transition from student to dental health professional? Here is advice on finding your way in the real-world workforce of dental hygiene.

There are many opportunities in dental public health programs for dental hygienists. From education programs for preschoolers to community administration & more.

Dental professionals can be proud to recommend Colgate, a company known for both its researched products and its community outreach.

Sjögren’s Syndrome is an auto-immune disorder that is characterized by dry mouth and dry eyes, and often accompanied by a connective tissue disorder as well. Dry mouth means that patients with Sjögren’s syndrome are at increased risk for dental caries.

Helping our patients who have cancer includes being supportive as we help them take care of their oral health while they transition through cancer therapy.

Dental enamel erosion can be caused or worsened by lifestyle factors like diet. Here's how dental hygienists can educate patients on preventing erosion.

At a time when we are all facing change in our lives, many dental hygienists have found themselves wanting or needing to find a new position. If you have found yourself searching for a new RDH position here are 5 questions you can ask your potential employer to ace the interview.

This new classification system has two key components: identifying a stage and a grade of periodontal disease involvement for the patient.

The effects of synthetic cannabinoids have put health departments on alert, and the side effects are something you should watch out for in your dental patients.

Dental hygienists play an important role in teaching patients that proper plaque removal is critical for protecting their oral and systemic health.

Dental stem cells are being investigated for multiple applications to help solve some of the biggest health issues we face today.

Evidence-Based Dentistry is to promote oral health, by giving information based on research, expertise and the patient’s needs. As health care workers, we should always want to use EBD to provide the best care possible.

Negotiating a pay raise is often a difficult task. Find an appropriate time for both you and your employer to discuss a raise. Dental hygienists are invaluable members of the dental team and you deserve to be compensated fairly for your contributions to the office.

Having a social media presence is important for practice building no matter what platform your dental office opts to use, e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or a website. Be sure to have someone who is actively monitoring your platform so that content stays up to date and any questions or reviews that are posted can be addressed.

Teledentistry has traditionally been thought of as access to care for the most vulnerable populations. However, during the pandemic there was a significant increase in the utilization of teledentistry. Teledentistry beyond its traditional role, may offer solutions for dental hygienists who are still adapting to the new normal of returning to work during a pandemic.

Study Groups have shown important since school. This continues to be a great resource as we continue our careers.

Getting patients to comply with recommended home care shouldn’t be about making them do what you want by scare tactics and force. Good communication, including listening, will help you to make the best recommendations for your patient to be healthy!

As the prevalence of diabetes increases, we need to understand how to monitor our patients.

Pre-procedural rinsing has been part of our routine and now it still is!

Summer means more outdoor activity, higher sports drinks consumption -- and potentially more dental erosion. Here's how dental hygienists can help.

How dental hygienists can optimize communication and build positive relationships with patients of all cultural backgrounds.

We all want our patients to be enthusiastic about brushing, but what happens when they're too enthusiastic? Here's how to manage the risks of overbrushing.

With dental hygienists well-placed to spot the early signs of oral cancer, we discuss why pro-active oral screening is vital for every single adult patient.

Optimism is key to a happy, healthy and productive dental office. Here's how every dental hygienist can become a champion of optimism in the workplace.

There are oral and systemic health issues we need to continue the conversation on for patients with diabetes.

Lasers have become popular amongst dental hygienists. Their ability to assist with patient care has made them an enticing adjunct therapy.

At-home whitening is a safe, easy and effective option for a brighter smile. Here's how the new Colgate Optic White Professional Take-Home Kit is making it even better.

Periodontal probing is essential for detecting and managing periodontal disease. We discuss how dental hygienists can use this tool to maximum effect.

Sweet treats are in abundance during the holidays, but this can put your patients at higher risk of dental caries. Here's how dental hygienists can help.

With National Children's Dental Health Month approaching, we discuss how dental hygienists can prepare to get involved and give back in February 2022.

Prescription-level fluorides are shown to prevent, arrest and reverse dental caries. Are you prescribing them in your office?

No one wants a medical emergency in their office. Good preparation, before an emergency actually happens, will help prepare for a good outcome!

Here are three ways to engage and encourage adolescent patients to take good care of their oral health.

There is debate in the dental community surrounding the issue of whether patients need antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures.

Volunteering individually, as a practice or with a group of dental hygiene friends can be an extremely rewarding experience, and a valuable team bonding experience.

As a dental hygienist, it's important to stay motivated. When dealing with work-related stress, you may lose sight of why you chose dental hygiene as a career.

Here are some of the facts about this unfortunate crime and what you can do as a dental hygienist to help your patients feel safe at home.

Many hygienists are looking for new opportunities as their previous employers are unable to reopen. There are many great opportunities waiting! Preparing yourself - from the search to the interview - will help to ensure you find the best practice for you!

Many patients may be embarrassed to ask about bad breath. Honest and professional conversations can build trust and may help them get additional help they need.

Dental schools don't teach students how to find a mentor, they place students in guided clinics & classes under direct mentorship from expert dentists.

Dentists are usually viewed as leaders of a dental practice. This includes being able to make difficult decisions & communicating those choices to all team members.

This article should first first discuss what an RDHAP is. After this, briefly describe what training is needed to become an RDHAP. The article should then describe what an RDHAP does, the types of facilities they work in and opportunities this presents.

Mentoring a dental hygiene graduate can be beneficial for both parties. Here’s our advice for building a rewarding mentor relationship.

Fluoride therapy was thought of as a measure to help prevent caries in children. Your patients may be unaware that fluoride therapies are not only for children.

Recommendations for products for our patients should be made to make their home care routine easier. Learn how to make this easier for them and us!

Being familiar with the many mouthwashes & homemade rinses patients are using will help you to discuss the best recommendations to replace their unwise choices.

Can initiating a pre-procedural mouthrinse protocol help to protect against COVID-19 transmission?

Can your patients benefit from in-office or at-home fluoride therapy? Here's how dental hygienists can start a conversation about the benefits of fluoride.

Many patients assume that it is normal for their teeth to hurt when they eat or drink something hot or cold. However, as dental professionals we know that dentinal hypersensitivity is a common condition that can interfere with our patients’ quality of life. It is important to identify patients who are silently suffering from dentinal hypersensitivity and provide solutions for relief.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted quality of life (QoL) for many people around the world. Disruptions in day to day routines can have a negative impact on oral health and potentially contribute to dentinal hypersensitivity. Identifying patients who are silent sufferers and providing solutions for sensitivity relief will have a positive influence on patients QoL.

Scanners are valuable tools with many applications for dental hygienists. Learn how to incorporate them in your practice here.

This article should discuss how changes in the seasons can affect dry mouth. For example, dehydration in the summer when it is hot caused by sweating and not drinking enough (non-alcoholic) liquids. Another example is dehydration in the winter in dry climates when outside exercising and not realizing you need to drink more even if you are not sweating. The article can also discuss seasonal changes that can result in seasonal allergies and a need for anti-histamines (dry mouth side effect). Also, for winter mention potential for Seasonal Affective Disorder for which one of the treatments is anti-depressants. After this, discuss options for managing dry mouth and increased caries risk.

This article should begin by providing a definition for root caries and its location. After this, the disease process for root caries should be briefly discussed. The remainder of the article should focus on the management of root caries - both prevention and nonrestorative treatment for existing caries lesions on root surfaces. Also address need for OHI and dietary advice. Can mention may be dexterity issues causing difficulty with OHI in older patients.

Some patients come in asking about whitening, others do not. This article should focus on how to begin a whitening conversation. It should include tips on 'openers' for that conversation and also provide examples of several 'openers'. It should include tips on how to ask about any upcoming events that might be a reason to introduce and encourage toothwhitening. Also include tips on how to pivot a conversation to whitening when it is the patient who mentions that they have an upcoming event (but does not ask about whitening).

Unrealistic expectations about teeth whitening could lead to disappointed patients. Here’s how to anticipate and manage your patient’s expectations for a positive outcome.

Dietary choices are one of the primary causes of dental erosion. Here’s how to start the conversation with your patient to understand and manage their dietary erosion risk factors.

Motivational interviewing is an effective technique that hygienists can use to inspire behavior change in patients. Here’s how it works and how to use it in your practice.

Dentin hypersensitivity is a common condition affecting up to 85% of people. Learn about in-office and at-home sensitivity solutions you can offer your patients.

This article should discuss how RDH can best partner with other members of the dental team. It should provide tips on how to do so, and including to discussing how each member contributes to patients wanting and receiving whitening treatments, how to all 'sing from the same sheet' on information and discussions about whitening with patients. The roles of each individual should be also be discussed.

This article addresses both in-office and at-home (take-home) tooth whitening options. It discusses how to identify which of these two options would be the best solution for your patient – consider, for example, speed – how quickly does the patient need/want whitening (e.g., likes almost instant gratification or has a special event coming up fast?), ability to choose when to whiten, ability to follow instructions at home, preference to have whitening done for you in the office with no effort on the part of the patient. You should also include the fact that patients today desire whiter teeth during teenage years and at all ages/stages during adulthood, and that while we may have typically thought of this as a desire for the young, many patients are choosing whitening later in life as they embark on new phases in their life such as retirement.

This article should discuss the role of diet in dental caries and erosion. Examples should be provided of foods, drinks and dietary habits contributing to this problem.

This article should provide an overview of e-scripting – what it is, why it came into existence, advantages (and potential disadvantages). After exploring this, provide some hints and tips on what the dental office should do when using e-scripts and provide a couple of examples. Hints and tips should include at least the following: 1. Making sure to save the information on the products you prescribe in the system 2. Making sure you have the correct variants for what you want 3. Making sure to fill in that the branded product is required. 4. Additional tips as applicable.

October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Find out all about this annual celebration of dental hygiene and how your practice can get involved.

You've looked forward to the beginning of your dental career for a long time but how do you navigate life after dental school? Read on at Colgate^® Professional.

There are many things to be positive about at the start of a fresh dental career. Read more helpful advice and useful information at Colgate^® Professional.

Avoid getting burned out while working as dentist. Come to Colgate^® Professional to read tips for removing stress from your work life.

Dentists are usually viewed as leaders of a dental practice. This includes being able to make difficult decisions & communicating those choices to all team members.

Toothwhitening can be achieved by several methods, including in-office and take home treatment. Here we look at recent findings.

Diabetes and periodontal disease are closely linked. We discuss the latest research and recommendations on the periodontal care of patients with diabetes.

Chemical biofilm agents can help protect against periodontal disease. We review the evidence for recommending them to your patients.

Natural remedies or synthetic technologies for oral inflammation? We offer six talking points for navigating the conversation with your patients.

Biofilm plays a central role in both dental caries and periodontal disease. We discuss how to help patients prevent both with effective biofilm control.

Present Latest evidence about the link between Diabetes and periodontal diseases

Present economic impact of periodontal disease

Describe Commonalities and differences between dental caries and periodontal disease

Want to help your patients win the battle against periodontal disease? We discuss why promoting adherence rather than compliance is a winning strategy, and how the two are different.

You may not think you can accomplish big things as a student but there are dental volunteer openings in your own community and abroad.

A volunteer dental clinic can be a great resource for people living in areas with significant oral health inequality. Read more tips at Colgate^® Professional.

One of the best rewards is the appreciation from patients who don't get regular dental care. Read more on volunteering at Colgate^® Professional.

Giving back through dental volunteer work benefits patients in need and can also be personally fulfilling if you're interested in volunteering your time.

Given the two-way link between diabetes and periodontal disease, we discuss the dentist's role in educating patients with diabetes on oral health care.

Whether you wish to reduce your workload or expand your business, dental practice management consultants can be vital resources in reaching your practice goals.

It's important for dental professionals to have a few conflict resolution strategies in their back pockets to resolve issues before they escalate.

Most conflicts between dentists and their patients are preventable. Dentists are taught to provide patient care, but not always taught to help avoid disputes.

Dentistry is a physical profession that can take its toll on clinicians. Keep these tips in mind when considering how to work efficiently and ergonomically.

Pain and exhaustion at the end of the day may seem normal to dental professionals, but they don't have to be. Here are strategies to help prevent pain?

Dental hypersensitivity is a frequent occurrence, so screening patients and offering solutions to manage this are essential skills for every dental professional.

Dentists need to be aware of the importance of actively managing their reputation on social media. Here are some top tips on what to do and what not to do.

Teledentistry has been invaluable during the pandemic and will continue to revolutionize patient care. We explore how emerging technologies may contribute.

At this year's IADR General Session and Exhibition, Colgate presented the findings of 16 scientific studies. Here, we highlight our key research findings.

Whitening helps patients take a greater interest in their teeth and can lead to more interest in other dental procedures and oral hygiene, including restorative care going forward.

Helping dentists to find a balance in putting their patients first and putting their business first. Focusing solely on the numbers will not help in keeping patients nor finding new patients.

Adding in-demand services to your dental menu is a reliable way to improve patient satisfaction and business growth.

As the emphasis for caries management shifts towards prevention and early detection, we discuss the benefits of minimally invasive dentistry.

When a patient invests the time, effort and money to rehabilitate their smiles with complex restorative work, dentists need to consider means to protect this investment in the long term.

Important Factors to Consider When Prescribing Colgate PreviDent 5000/Colgate Duraphat 5000: Patient Education, Compliance and Recall Interval

This article explains the pharmacological basis of tooth whitening and the potential side effects of the process, specifically hypersensitivity.

Over 400 medications can cause dry mouth. We discuss the importance of saliva in oral health and how to help your medication-induced xerostomia patients.

With the elderly population growing rapidly, how can dental professionals manage the disproportionately high dental caries risk in geriatric patients?

Polypharmacy is a challenge, increasing risk for xerostomia and dental caries. It results in the need for fluoride therapies recommended for at-risk patients.

Caries was recently classified as a non-communicable disease. Read on to learn what this means for your patient care.

Risk assessment for caries should be a standard of care and performed for each patient regularly. Colgate will show you how to find the right tools.

Early signs of dental erosion include smooth and flat facets on facial or palatal surfaces, and shallow and localized dimpling on occlusal surfaces.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that has reached epidemic proportions in the United States.

The bridge between oral and systemic health exists and becomes more concrete as data continue to emerge in support of this relationship.

Dental exposures chart

The relationship of oral disease to overall disease is certainly not a new concept. This textbook explores the relationship between oral health and ailments impacting the body as a whole.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, it is more important than ever for dental practitioners to educate patients on periodontal disease and oral-systemic health.

With strong evidence of a two-way relationship between diabetes and periodontitis, dental students play an important role in advancing the early detection of diabetes.

You've provided dental care for your littlest patients through teething and learning to brush, and now it's time to help them grow into healthy school-aged children.

How effective are your patients' everyday tooth brushing routines? Show your patients what helps contribute to effective oral care with Colgate^® Professional.

Physicians complete head and neck exams during routine physicals, but dentists may be better positioned for the early detection of cancerous areas in the mouth.

Getting to know your patients on a personal level is an important part of providing personalized oral health care. Find tips to help your patients at Colgate^® Professional.

Before pursuing a laser dentistry certification, it is important for you to evaluate your skills and practice vision to determine if this type of technology could benefit you, your practice and your patients.

Communication is key in every relationship, and knowing how to communicate the benefits of fluoride to your patients for in-office and home applications is crucial for any dental professional.

Preparing a list of dental interview questions can help you find the best fit for your office. Here are four questions that might help in your selection process.

To benefit from the 4P model in dentistry, your patients need to be educated on all four aspects: predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory.

Teaching patients about dental biofilm could be the key to motivating them to take charge of their Whole Mouth Health. Read more at Colgate^® Professional.

Your adolescent patients are transitioning from children to adults emotionally as well as physically, and it's important to build effective relationships with them to empower them to care for their own oral health.

As dental professionals, we must be prepared to support our patients' desire to be educated while maintaining our role as Whole Mouth Health authorities.

Check out these strategies for communicating with pediatric patients not only during appointments, but before and afterwards, as well!

Dental professionals should take note of their patients' medical conditions as that may impact their ability to make it to dental appointments and stay on top of their oral health care.

Communicating with deaf patients or people who are hard-of-hearing can be difficult at first, here are some tips for enjoyable and effective visits.

Caring for pediatric patients can be challenging for any dentist, but it's crucial for preventing disease and for setting your patients up for a lifelong understanding of the importance of oral care.

Read on for three tips for better patient communication to help improve your patients' oral health literacy and hopefully, also their overall health.

With so much misinformation about fluoride and fluorosis, how can dental professionals talk to concerned parents about the safety of fluoride for children?

Peri-implant inflammation presents a challenge for dentists and patients. Here's how dentists can help to prevent and manage peri-implant disease.

Why Dental Practitioners should incorporate pre-procedural rinsing into their practice.

Providing dental professionals with a simple and holistic solution that fits their patients' needs, helping to ensure compliance, to maintain dental treatment results and that empowers their patients to achieve Whole Mouth Health.

Why dentists need to perform caries risk assessments regularly and for patients found to be at increased risk of caries to consider fluoride varnish and high-level fluoride pastes and gels

Achieving Whole Mouth Health: How dentists can personalize oral health recommendations and encourage positive patient behavior.

34.2M Americans live with diabetes, but many don't realize that diabetes can impact their oral health -- and vice versa. We explain the connection.

White spot lesions are one of the most common complications of fixed orthodontic appliances. We discuss how oral hygiene and preventive care can help.

Dental Professionals should be encouraged to undertake oral health education activities in their communities and the Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Programme has all the resources you need!

Dental professionals can prescribe and recommend chlorhexidine mouth rinse for several reasons.

It has been shown that there is a relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease that all dentists need to be aware of in order to educate their patients to help them improve their overall health.

The application of fluoride varnishes is not limited to children, there are also benefits for adult patients

Improve your patients' oral health and quality of life with Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief, a highly effective, evidence-based solution for dentin hypersensitivity.

The taste of toothpaste is important for patients and can influence compliance, buying decisions and adoption of good brushing behavior.

Discussing bad breath with patients who have periodontal disease can be challenging and awkward! So how can dental professionals go about these conversations?

As the social holiday season approaches, people are extra-keen to have a bright, white smile. Here's how to approach holiday whitening with your patients.

Dentists generally provide tooth whitening procedures to patients after orthodontic treatment has been completed. With clear aligners, is it necessary to wait or is this the perfect time to start tooth whitening?

Cancer treatment can compromise oral health. With cancer therapy in mind, what do dentists need to know and help patients maintain/improve their oral hygiene?

Gingival recession is a strong risk factor for dentin hypersensitivity, which can in turn worsen gingival inflammation. Here's how to break the cycle...

Developmental defects, such as molar hypomineralization, impact oral health. Learn more about molar hypomineralization here.

Tooth whitening and sensitivity -- how can dental professionals help their patients to achieve maximum whitening results with minimal discomfort?

How does tooth whitening work and what are the potential side effects?

Introducing the Colgate Illuminator, an innovative tool that shows your patients how Colgate Optic White Professional could brighten their smile.

Perio and caries have shared etiologies, determinants and risk factors. Here are the EFP's recommendations for the prevention and management of both diseases

CHX mouthwashes remain the gold standard of perio care. With Colgate’s alcohol-free mouthwash with improved taste and reduced staining, you can help more patients experience the benefits.

Patients often don't talk to their dentists about dentin hypersensitivity symptoms. Why aren't they talking and how can we help them?

Patients often fail to mention dentin hypersensitivity. We discuss how dentists can help to start the conversation and provide effective, holistic treatment.

For long-term success in managing dentin hypersensitivity, don't miss the opportunity to provide a proactive, collaborative treatment and follow-up plan.

Find out why some people are more likely than others to experience dentin hypersensitivity and how dental students can recognize, diagnose and treat it.

This article explores evidence-based resources for long-lasting dentin hypersensitivity relief.

This article explores the impact of dentin hypersensitivity during dental treatments

Many patients have sensitivity, which significantly limits their quality of life. Check out the benefits that can be added to a sensitivity toothpaste.

Explore how patient compliance can increase by offering a whitening treatment. Explore the benefits of the new product: Colgate Optic White Professional Take Home (sold as Colgate Optic White Light Up in Australia and New Zealand) . Discuss how this whitening kit helps you give your patients the best results in the shortest time for improved patient satisfaction compared to other take-home whitening options.

Whitening helps patients take a greater interest in their teeth and can lead to more interest in other dental procedures and oral hygiene, including restorative care going forward.

How dental students can stay engaged and motivated while learning from home during COVID-19 dental school closures.

The caries risk assessment is just the first step in caries prevention. Here's how dental students can incorporate the caries risk assessment into treatment planning.

Description of the benefits and indications for use of Chlorhexidine Gluconate

We often prescribe fluoride varnish for our younger patients, but should we be adding it to our caries management toolkit for our adult patients too?

As dental students practice enhanced infection control, we discuss whether pre-procedural rinsing can help to reduce microbial load in dental aerosols.

Studying periodontitis? Online learning materials are a valuable tool for dental students. Learn about periodontitis and test your knowledge here.

With 80% of Americans still using manual toothbrushes, dental students can support oral health by recommending appropriate manual toothbrushes and usage.

Community Engagement Activities are a fulfilling and impactful way of making a difference to your community. Colgate's Bright Smiles Bright Futures has lots of free to access resources students can access for community projects

Colgate leading in science has made it its mission to solve the issue of recyclable toothpaste tubes to deliver healthier smiles and a healthier planet.

Fluoride products are not only for kids, they should also be recommended for at-risk teenagers to help prevent caries.

There's a two-way relationship between diabetes and periodontitis. By screening for diabetes, dental students can spot the warning signs and intervene.

Dentin hypersensitivity is a diagnosis by exclusion. Here, we explain the differential diagnostic process and the various treatment options on offer.

With dental caries the world's most prevalent disease, we discuss how dental students can incorporate caries risk assessments into their patient care.

The body of evidence for the association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease is substantial. Here's what that means for dental students.

Halitosis can have deeper oral and systemic causes and can be more than just poor oral hygiene.

3D printing is driving innovation in many areas. We discuss how dental students can expect to use this exciting technology.

Tooth whitening is becoming increasingly popular and can be a valuable business opportunity for dental professionals.

Hypersensitivity is a common side effect of tooth whitening. We discuss why it happens and how dental students can minimize patient discomfort.

Encouraging patients to perform consistent oral home care is a priority and a challenge. Here's how to communicate its importance to your patients.

During exam season, dental students often sacrifice sleep for extra study. But does cramming work, or will lack of sleep only sabotage your exam success?

As a dental professional, you'll care for patients undergoing cancer treatment. We discuss how you can support them and their oral health throughout.

Bright Smiles, Bright Futures has reached 1 billion children with free oral health education and dental care. Students, help us reach our next billion!

Dental school is tough, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming! We share ten tried-and-tested time management tips to help you sail through your studies.

Dental school is tough, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming! We share ten tried-and-tested time management tips to help you sail through your studies.

Loss of hard dental tissues is irreversible, so adopting a proactive and preventative clinical approach to dental erosion is essential.

Sensitivity is a common side effect of tooth whitening, but does that mean patients with dentin sensitivity should avoid whitening altogether?

Tooth whitening is the most popular esthetic procedure by far. What whitening system options can you offer your patients when they ask for tooth whitening?

It's never too early to learn the valuable skill of generating patients! Here are our top tips for how to find patients in dental school.

Good childhood oral care habits lead to brighter smiles and brighter futures. Here's how we can work together to give every child this opportunity.

Latest research presented at the International Association for Dental Research Conference 2021

Dental caries is preventable, yet it remains one of the most prevalent childhood diseases. How can students implement an effective preventative approach?

Gingival recession is a strong risk factor for dentin hypersensitivity, which can in turn worsen gingival health. How can dental students break the cycle?

Six important considerations for dental students when prescribing high-strength fluoride toothpastes for caries prevention.

Effective biofilm control is essential for preventing and managing periodontal disease. How can students promote this and how do antibacterial agents help?

An article to help students understand the whitening process, the new Colgate professional Optic White light product and how to increase patient acceptance when offering whitening solutions.

Fluoride is the gold standard for dental caries prevention, but with growing interest in fluoride alternatives, we ask: can they prevent dental caries?

Dentin hyperensitivity often goes unreported by patients, so we discuss how to start the conversation, ask the right questions, and identify this condition.

This article will cover all steps of a Dental Implant Surgery and clinical imlications to avoid implant failure.

One of the first steps to developing a marketing strategy for your practice is to define a value proposition. Having a strong value proposition will set you apart from other practitioners. This article will assist you in creating your own value proposition .

Becoming a successful dentist isn’t easy in today’s climate. Here’s how an entrepreneurial mindset can help.

Lasers have an increasingly wide range of applications in dentistry, including pain reduction, bacteria reduction and photobiomodulation.

Artificial intelligence has an increasingly wide range of applications in dentistry. Here’s how it’s currently used and what we can expect to see in the future.

Graduating from dental school is a time for celebration and also a time of change. So check these common challenges faced by new dentists in practice and ways to meet and overcome them.

Emotional intelligence is a valuable skill dental students can use to provide positive outcomes for their patients. Learn how to develop and use emotional intelligence here.