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from page one Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition | June 20, 20152 selection of oral-care products and ways to present them to patients for improved adherence, and “Oral Health Policy Re- search: Unlocking the Power of Data, Understanding Access and Advancing Oral Health” with Hannah Maxey, PhD, MPH, RDH, who was there to describe the field of oral health services research and explore its relevance to oral health and dental hygiene practice and policy. Sessions continue today and cover a wide variety of topics, including a look at ways to navigate stress in dentistry, edu- cating patients about community water fluoridation and dealing with patients with autism or anxiety. For more details and more courses, check out the on-site program or down- load the mobile app. Over in the exhibit hall, the aisles are filled with companies sporting their newest products and technology, all de- signed to make a hygienist’s job just a little bit easier. Some of the products you should check out include: • In booth No. 701, Designs for Vision is offering up the Micro 3.5EF Scopes, which reduce the weight of the prismat- ic telescope by 40 percent while provid- ing an expanded-field, full-oral-cavity view at 3.5x magnification. The scopes are custom manufactured to each person, and the focal length is matched to the individual’s ideal working distance for a true personal experience. • In booth No. 623, LM-Dental has a line of ergonomic air polishing instru- ments. The LM-ProPower’s soft silicone handles give you a comfortable, relaxed grip as well as an excellent feel, accord- ing to the company. • In booth No. 525, you can learn about Gumchucks, a unique flossing system that resembles miniature nunchucks. The two-handle system features dispos- able tips that are connected by a piece of dental floss. • Finally, in the ADHA/Henry Schein Innovation Center, at the end of the 500 aisle, you can get a look at new technolo- gies, products and equipment that has been introduced to the market within the last 18 months. Participating companies include Crest + Oral-B P&G Professional Oral Health, Dental EZ Group, Henry Schein Dental, OraPharma and Philips ZOOM! Publisher & Chairman Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com President & Chief Executive Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Editor in Chief Dental Tribune Dr. David L. Hoexter feedback@dental-tribune.com Editor in Chief Hygiene Tribune Patricia Walsh, RDH feedback@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor HYGIENE TRIBUNE Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Fred Michmershuizen f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Humberto Estrada h.estrada@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Will Kenyon w.kenyon@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Maria Kaiser m.kaiser@dental-tribune.com Business Development Manager Travis Gittens t.gittens@dental-tribune.com EDUCATION Director Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com Accounting Coordinator Nirmala Singh n.singh@dental-tribune.com Tribune America, LLC 116 West 23rd Street, Suite 500 New York, NY 10011 Phone (212) 244-7181 Published by Tribune America © 2015 Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. Tribune America strives to maintain the utmost ac- curacy in its news and clinical reports. 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Is there a particular topic you would like to see articles about in Hygiene Tribune? Let us know by emailing feedback@dental-tribune.com. We look forward to hearing from you! If you would like to make any change to your subscription (name, address or to opt out) please send us an email at c.maragh@ dental-tribune.com and be sure to include which publication you are referring to. Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to six weeks to process. Ad “ SPEED, Page 1 Here at the ADHA For more information on exhibitors, educational sessions and events, pick up the on-site guide or input www.eiseverywhere.com/emobile/mobile/ live/101853#17 into your mobile phone browser to download the app.