13 tools to enhance your dental hygiene practice in 2025

Each year, nine leading dental hygienists come together on one night to discuss and debate the top clinical products of the year. During the remaining 364 days, these same hygienists spend countless hours discovering, researching, and testing potential top products. Welcome to the Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards, an esteemed annual program recognizing the most innovative products and technologies in the dental hygiene industry! Entering its fifth year, the awards highlight advancements that are redefining dental hygiene practices.

The Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards are known for their selection panel that evaluates submissions for innovation, efficiency, ease of use, and significant clinical impact. The panel includes chief hygiene officer Melissa Turner; Brooke Crouch, RDH; Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz; Kristin Goodfellow, RDH; Nancy Miller, RDH; Sarah Crow, RDH; Rachel Wall, RDH; Valerie Dangler, RDH; and Sheena Hinson, RDH.

This year's winners represent the forefront of dental hygiene technology, featuring products that range from advanced biofilm detection systems to innovative formulations for caries prevention. Winning technologies are expected to facilitate widespread adoption in dental practices, enhancing patient care through more effective and comfortable experiences.

Here are the 2024 award recipients:

  • Airflow Prophylaxis Master/GBT -- EMS Dental
  • BioGaia Prodentis probiotic lozenges -- BioGaia
  • Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus -- vVardis
  • DentaSEAL Pro product line -- DentaSEAL Pro
  • DuraTip ultrasonic inserts -- Parkell
  • Epic Hygiene -- Biolase
  • FluoriMax 2.5% sodium fluoride varnish -- Elevate Oral Care
  • Fygg hydroxyapatite varnish -- Feed Your Good Guys
  • Hybenx Advanced Dental Debridement -- Epien Medical Inc.
  • OraCare Health Rinse -- OraCare
  • OraVital System -- OraVital Inc.
  • Perio Protect noninvasive perio tray -- Perio Protect LLC
  • Xlear nasal spray -- Xlear Inc.

The Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award not only sets a high benchmark for future innovations but also plays a crucial role in educating dental professionals about the latest advancements. This recognition encourages ongoing research and development, driving excellence in dental hygiene. The year's winning products are showcased at the RDH Under One Roof annual meeting, offering attendees a chance to experience these cutting-edge technologies firsthand. Nominations for next year open in January 2025. To learn more, visit www.cellerantconsulting.com.

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