Primary benefits of the Blue Boa Tubing – Eliminates the need for an extra adapter to connect hygoformic saliva ejectors to either vacuum system (HVE or SE) – Because it is light and flexible, it eliminates the problem of the patient’s chest popping out the hygoformic saliva ejector as often happens when using the traditional…

The Total Comfort saliva ejector provides two primary advantages over the standard saliva ejector. 1.  It significantly reduces tissue suck 2.  It’s very soft and flexible which makes it more comfortable for the patient. Links http://www.practicon.com/item/blue-tip-total-comfort-soft-tip-aspirators-7024910/7024910 Video Photos

Summary The M.A.S.S HVE Suction Tip is a relatively new product on the market.  So how is this tip different from the standard HVE tip? 1. It’s angled for better ergonomics 2. The end is rounded for patient comfort 3. It has a spiral hole pattern that’s allows patients to close down it like a…

Both instruments are great, high performing sickle scalers that can be used in all sextants.  The design and function of both instruments are essentially the same.  So what is the difference?  The key differences for me come down to price and the need to sharpen. Price Montana Jack = $30 BlackJack = $50 Sharpening Montana…

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…

*** SUBSCRIBE to the blog for a chance to win a free sample (1 syringe with 25 brush tips) of this product. The winner will be chosen on March 1st! *** Basic Information – Treats root sensitivity by simply brushing on the sealant material and air drying – Refill Kit (4 x 1.2mL syringes) =…

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…

Video Function According to the manufacturer:  “Minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of non-cavitated carious lesions as well as Class I, III, and V restorations”.80psi air Price – Starter Kit = $299 – Tip = $3.99 each Overall Rating = 3.3 out of 5 Performance = 3 Quality = 3 Value = 3 Ease of use…

Video   Price – $19.99 per set (2 units). Overall Rating = 3.3 out of 5 Performance = 2 Quality = 4 Value = 3 Ease of use = 4 PROs – Autoclavable. – Good retraction for anterior incisors CONs – Design often obstructs access around canines Links Purchase =   http://www.parkell.com/products/Detail.aspx?prod=388 Do I recommend this…