This is another example of using two HVE sources to reduce aerosols.  In this case, it’s the DryShield mouthpiece (connected to the Kona Adapter DS) and a Nu-Bird Suction Mirror.  It’s obviously impossible to completely eliminate aerosols in the dental environment, but I think it’s possible to reduce them significantly.  And in my option, using…

In this video clip, I’m using a medium Isolite mouthpiece (attached to a Kona Adapter 2.0) and a wide HVE tip.  This is the setup I used in the past, but only when air polishing.  But post COVID-19, this may become my setup for ultrasonic scaling too.  DryShield mouthpieces (my preference) can be used in…

  In this video, I demo air polishing a partially edentulous patient with a DryShield system.  The DryShield system works especially well with patients like this when compared to it’s main competitor, the Isolite system.  I think the reason why is because the DryShield mouthpiece maintains its form/shape better when there are fewer teeth present…

Intro You can slide two standard saliva ejectors into a standard HVE tip and it will provide good retraction and evacuation during power scaling, and it will also isolate lower quadrants very well when doing solo sealants. Total cost = 15 cents Video Photos   Mark Frias, RDH

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…

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.…

Here’s an easy trick to make your DryShield or IsoVac system very portable without having to deal with extra tubing.  Total cost is around 35 cents. Items needed 1. About 2 inches of standard HVE tubing with a hexagonal internal shape.  This allows the HVE tip to fit tightly.  You may already have this tubing…

In this video, I discuss the 3 main options hygienists have to help them with the sharpening “problem”. Links http://am-eagle.com/product-information/xp-technology http://trueedgedental.com http://www.neversharpenagain.com Video Photos End

The Kona Adapter 2.0 can be used with standard surgical tubing (in place of the Tube Kit).  The only negatives are it’s a little difficult to slide on the tubing (just use lube) and the suction is weaker (but still performs pretty well).  The video compares the Kona Adapter 2.0 with surgical tubing, the Kona…