Karen Samuels

Nairobi

Writer at Freelance

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Shaping the future together

1 month ago | oralhealthgroup.com | Karen Samuels

The Ontario Dental Association’s (ODA) Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) has been one of the premier dental conventions for the dental profession for over 157 years. It has become a favourite gathering place for all dental professionals from across Ontario and beyond. Where else can you learn, connect and network with thousands of dental professionals, all under one roof?
Reinventing Dental Care: How Ergonomic Gloves are Changing the Game

Jan 24, 2025 | oralhealthgroup.com | Karen Samuels

Hand fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders have long plagued dental professionals as a result of repetitive hand movements, often leading to conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. Dentists and hygienists who experience such issues may face chronic pain, decreased productivity, medical intervention, or even early retirement. However, advancements in ergonomic glove technology, such as those introduced by MICROFLEX® products, promise significant relief.
Winner in prevention: The GBT Experience

Jan 7, 2025 | oralhealthgroup.com | Karen Samuels

Survey of over 400,000 patients worldwide Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a systematic, evidence-based and modular concept for professional prevention, periodontal and peri-implant treatment for lifelong maintenance. A unique global survey of over 400,000 patients provided a clear result: more than 94% prefer GBT as a positive overall experience.
Indirect Restorations Made Better: The Case for PANAVIA V5

Nov 7, 2024 | oralhealthgroup.com | Karen Samuels

Restorative dentistry has seen remarkable advancements over the years, and few understand this better than Dr. Laurie St. Pierre of Montreal, Canada. A forward-thinking dentist who embraces the latest technologies, Dr. St. Pierre relies on PANAVIA V5™ – a versatile adhesive resin cement by Kuraray – as a cornerstone of her practice. In this piece, we will delve into Dr. St. Pierre’s innovative approach and explore the features of PANAVIA V5 that have made it indispensable in modern dentistry.
Aesthetics and Efficiency in Chairside Dentistry:

Oct 2, 2024 | oralhealthgroup.com | Karen Samuels

The Complete Workflow using GC Initial LiSi Block and G-CEM ONEIn the evolving world of restorative dentistry, the demand for quick, reliable, and esthetic solutions is ever-increasing. Chairside CAD/CAM dentistry offers a powerful way to meet these demands, but only when paired with materials that can keep up with the pace of modern practice.
To floss, or water floss?

Sep 25, 2024 | oralhealthgroup.com | Karen Samuels

It’s a tale (almost) as old as teeth: patients don’t like to floss. In fact, a 2015 survey from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) showed that more than a quarter (27%) of U.S. adults lie to their dentist about their daily flossing habits.
Better Handpiece. Better Practice - Oral Health Group

May 31, 2024 | oralhealthgroup.com | Karen Samuels

Handpieces have been a mainstay of dental practice since the advent of modern dentistry and tooth restoration. Traditionally, handpieces were powered using compressed air. Several decades ago, electrically driven handpieces entered the marketplace as a competing technology, but the early models emerged with some undesirable attributes; they were heavy, not ergonomic, and presented a significant learning curve for doctors who were trained on air-driven models.
The Technology Powering the Practice of the Future

Mar 31, 2024 | oralhealthgroup.com | Karen Samuels

Dentistry, despite being a critical aspect of healthcare, has historically lagged other industries in adopting the latest technologies. While areas like information technology, manufacturing, and even other medical specialties have been quick to embrace advancements like artificial intelligence, digital record keeping and management systems, and big data analytics, dentistry has been relatively conservative.
The Efficiency Zone

Feb 12, 2024 | oralhealthgroup.com | Karen Samuels

Efficiency doesn’t mean cutting corners. It means removing wastage—wasted time, wasted effort, and wasted resources. It’s the philosophy underlying Ivoclar’s Efficient Esthetics workflow, that combines esthetics, quality and efficiency. From isolation to appropriate preventive care, Ivoclar offers seamlessly coordinated products.
The Guided Biofilm Therapy Is and Remains the Absolute Favourite

Dec 5, 2023 | oralhealthgroup.com | Karen Samuels

First published in ZMK, Jg. 39, Ausgabe 11-12, November/Dezember 2023.634-635, Spitta GmbHAnyone who wants to stay healthy also values their oral health and regularly goes for professional prophylaxis. Following treatment with Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), over 278,000 patients worldwide were surveyed using standardized questionnaires. Of these, 94 percent prefer GBT to conventional methods and therefore recommend it to family and friends.