$45 eBay dental saddle chair – Overview and assembly
In this video, I provide an overview and assemble instructions for the $45 dental saddle chair I just purchased. Links Go to http://ebay.com and search for “dental saddle chair” Video Photo
ReLeaf – Product Review
This is my video review of the new ReLeaf suction system. Links http://www.releafdental.com Video Photos
Hygienists should start their mornings with a green smoothie!
Today’s blog post is a little different. I’ve decided to start sharing my thoughts on two other passions I have, fitness (mostly cycling) and nutrition. If you only care about the dental hygiene stuff, don’t worry, these type posts will only happen every now and then. I would love to hear your feedback either…
Parkell Gentle Clean ultrasonic insert. My initial thoughts.
Summary Parkell’s Gentle Clean ultrasonic insert is designed to provide a gentle ultrasonic cleaning for sensitive patients. Does it work? I’ve had this insert sitting on the shelf for many months, but finally used it for the first time on a patient last week. My initial impression is this. The cleaning power was pretty mediocre…
My experience with those “cheap” eBay piezo scalers
I’m sure many of you have come across those low cost piezo scalers being sold on eBay and have thought to yourself, “I wonder if those things actually work”? Well, I had that same thought a few years ago, so I decided to actually try one. Below are photos of the 3 models I…
7 ways to detect calculus
Perio Explorer I stopped using my perio explorers right after hygiene school, but I came back to them 1-2 years later. They are the best way to detect calculus blindly. Power Scaling Tip (magnetostrictive or piezo) With a light grip you can feel calculus with the end of the tip (active or inactive, but…
What is the best dental sealant brand on the market?
I’ve been a hygienist since 2007 and I have placed A LOT of sealants (80% of our practice is pedo). Over those years, I have tried numerous brands, some great, some awful, and from that experience I have concluded that the following brands are the top three IMO. 3rd Place – 3M ESPE Clinpro Sealant…
ContacEZ Hygienist Strips. Remove stubborn stain and calculus from tight contacts.
I’ve had these ContacEZ Hygienist Strips for a few months now and so far so good. They remove stain and light calculus from those tight, interproximal contact areas pretty well. They work well for anterior teeth, but not practical for posterior teeth in my opinion. So the question is, do I need these things even…
The life of a male dental hygienist
I was recently a guest on the podcast “A Tale of Two Hygienists” (Old name is “Off the Cusp Podcast”). This episode was a “Guygienist Roundtable” with me and three other male hygienists. It was a fun, honest and informative discussion about what it’s like to be a male hygienist in today’s world. If you’re…
4 ways to clean a tooth before placing a sealant
Starting with a very clean tooth is a vital step when placing dental sealants. Any stain, plaque, etc. left behind will compromise the bonding of the sealant material to the enamel surface. Below are 4 cleaning methods I’ve personally used over the years that work well, but nothing beats the micro etcher in my opinion.…