Our 10,000 dental instruments and product solutions are sold in over 100 countries, and we have over 900 employees representing and growing our brand around the world. Headquartered in Chicago, we have offices and distribution centers in Italy, Germany, China, and Japan, and a sales force spread over 30 different countries.
Hu-Friedy’s mission is the same today as it has always been – to help dental professionals perform at their best. In order to do that, we have to be at our best, too, because better dentistry starts with us - and we take that responsibility very seriously.
Applied to permanent molars, sealants can reduce the risk of cavities by 80%. But, what about deciduous teeth … and the caries that can sometimes show up? When it does, it’s common for parents to be upset and worried. And that anxiety can easily pass along to the child.
Updated on 1/12/2024
We recently surveyed just over 900 dental professionals (92% of whom are hygienists) to find out how they feel about the industry, their jobs and what they want for their professional future.
In any health care environment, patient comfort is incredibly important. While hygienists are highly trained with this in mind, technology can make it even easier to ensure your patients are relaxed when in the chair. In fact, when dental offices stay up to date on the latest technological advancements, it assures patients they’re getting the highest level of care and comfort.
With the state of Washington changing its dental waterline testing requirements as of Dec. 1, the writing is on the wall: Scrutiny around waterline quality is tightening and the monitoring of procedural water in dental practices must be considered part of regular dental infection and prevention control office practices.
Regardless of where your practice is located, all dental professionals have an obligation to ensure that their treatment water meets current potable water standards.
National Dental Hygiene Month gives us all the opportunity to celebrate the dedicated and hardworking dental hygienists across the country. The latter often gets overlooked. Dental hygiene has always been a taxing profession both on the mind and the body. And hygienists who scale by hand instead of using ultrasonics may be noticing a few more physical aches and pains, especially if hand scaling.
With the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients continue to be reluctant to visit dental offices. Over 10% of patients – both adults and children – have delayed health care, including dental care, despite admitting the need for care.
Oral care, like most other major disciplines, finds itself navigating the uncharted waters resulting from the COVID-19 global health emergency.
The pandemic has greatly affected the way in which dentistry is practiced, placing an even greater emphasis on infection prevention and control protocols as a means of minimizing disruptions in care delivery.
Technological innovation can be an effective solution here.
In the world of dentistry, small improvements can make a big difference. The same can be said for dental instrumentation - a small detail may have a major impact on your ability to conduct a procedure with ease and efficiency. Consider the decisions you make when selecting the appropriate hand instrument for a procedure – the shape of the working end is certainly important, but so is the weight of the instrument, the surface of the handle which you feel while gripping it, and more.
Being a woman at any age means contending with certain unique health risks. As a dental health care professional, you can help your female patients manage these risks by refamiliarizing yourself with the direct connections between a woman’s oral health and her overall health.
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