Imagine you were offered a two week dream vacation anywhere in the world, all expenses paid. You know, the kind of vacation you only fantasize about. But there’s only one catch. You can only eat 500 calories of plain white rice per day and you can only drink water during the whole vacation, nothing else,…
Parkell Burnett Power Tip (magnetostrictive) This tip is longer and thinner than your typical universal tip, and it’s more powerful. It can safely be used at the highest power level on your ultrasonic scaler. I rarely have to go beyond half power. At least 80% of my scaling needs, on average, can be completed with…
7 ways hygienists can help dentists complete the exam 1. Take quality radiographs and have them displayed. – They should be displayed for you anyway, so this really shouldn’t be an issue. – Ask yourself this question every time you take radiographs, “If I were 100% responsible for diagnosing everything would I be satisfied with…
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…
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…
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…
You can easily use the eBite Plus bite block and tongue retractor combo without having the actual eBite Plus System. All you need is a Blue Boa (version designed for the hygoformic saliva ejector) and a hygoformic saliva ejector that you can cut into 1/2″ to 1″ pieces. Overall performance is decent. I would give…
I’ve only used the Isolation Block a few times so far, so I don’t have a final rating, but here are my initial thoughts at this point. Stay tuned for a full review with video in a month or two. http://www.isolationblock.com/ 1. Suction is good, but it often sucks up the lips 2. The product…
The Kona Tube Kit’s primary function is to attach the Kona Adapter to your HVE system in a better way, but it can also be easily modified to attach a saliva ejector to the HVE system to increase suction power. LINKS – Kona Tube Kit: http://konaadapter.wordpress.com/kona-tube-kit/ – HVE / Saliva Ejector…