Video Basic Information The Burnett Power Tip is a magnetostrictive (25K and 30K) scaler tip that is powerful, long and relatively thin. It is the best overall tip I have ever used. If you forced me to use only one tip for every patient, it would be this one. Overall Rating = 4.4 out…
As dental hygienists we all learned how to use the 11/12 explorer in hygiene school, but too many of us, including myself, stopped using them soon after jumping into the real world of dentistry for various reasons. But after 2 to 3 years I slowly started to use my 11/12 explorers again and now in…
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The combination of all the following products will provide an excellent evacuation system for ultrasonic scaling. The initial investment is relatively low and the per use disposable cost is only 14 cents! Products with purchase links: Kona Block ($24): eBay Kona Block Tube Set ($19): eBay Kona Tube Kit ($49): eBay Autoclavable Suction Mirror ($36): …
1. Selling is NOT inherently unethical. Selling is nothing more than persuading or convincing another person to choose something that you recommend. Let’s breakdown the key difference between unethical and ethical selling. Unethical selling involves recommending something that has little to no value for the buyer (used car salesman selling a lemon to an unsuspecting senior…
I work in an office where everything (handpiece connections, air/syringe, HVE valve, saliva ejector valve, space to place instruments, etc.) is at the 12 o’clock position. The patient chair is only a patient chair. There is nothing connected to it. As you can imagine, this sucks for ergonomics. I work out of 8 chairs (6…
1 – Use your ultrasonic scaler! – At least 80% of your scaling on average should be done with an ultrasonic scaler (magnetostrictive or piezo). – It is more efficient and more effective (irrigation, cavitation, etc.) than hand scaling in most areas. – It is easier on your hands. Stop killing yourself! – Less hand…
Video Overall Rating = 3.8 out of 5 Performance = 3.25 (3 with eBay tip, 3.5 with Scorpion tip) Quality = 3 Value = 4 Ease of Use = 5 PROs – Performs well – Excellent bang for the buck – Very portable CONs – Don’t expect the same quality as a $2,000…
Video Function Combines a bite block, tongue retractor, cheek retractor, and high volume evacuation into one product. Provides isolation of two quadrants on the same side the mouth. The bite blocks and tubing parts are autoclavable and the cheek/tongue retractor part is disposable. The product also provides protection from inadvertent trauma that may be caused…
I’ve been using the free Voice Memo app that comes with my iPhone to perio chart alone when a dental assistant is not available. This app, or a similar voice recording app, should be available on most smart phones. My apple earbuds (with mic) work very well even when there is a lot of noise…