Jessica Drader & Amy Pannu, Founders of AVO Everlasting Essentials

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Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing the duo Jessica Drader, Founder, CEO and Registered Dental Hygienist (C) & Amy Pannu, Founder, CFO and Registered Dental Hygienist (C). How did you get into dental hygiene? Jess: I began as a certified dental assistant, working at Clayburn Dental. I developed a … Read more

The Secret Behind Electric Toothbrushes

When using a sonic toothbrush, there are 3 golden rules: no pressure, a precise adaptation to the tooth, and a slow-scanning of the entire tooth surface

The first electric toothbrush was presented in Harper’s Weekly on February 13, 1886, but the true pioneer in home dental care is considered to be the Sonicare (Optiva Corporation) high-frequency sonic toothbrush introduced at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting in February 1993. While mechanical toothbrushes are the popular standard for home dental care, and electrical toothbrushes … Read more

Victoria Dental Clinic Offers Recycling to Keep Toothbrushes Out of Landfill

Residents can recycle old toothbrushes with ease thanks to a Victoria dental clinic. Viva Dental provides a drop-off spot for oral care products to be recycled through a partnership between TerraCycle and P&G, the company that makes Crest and Oral B. Craig Siemens, dentist and owner of Vivia, said toothbrushes are made up of multiple … Read more