I’ve been using the eBay Air Polisher (shown below) for a few years now and overall it has performed relatively well, except for one major problem. The problem is that one of the o-rings wears out very quickly and causes water leakage. To fix the problem you will only need to replace the o-ring with…
Google Hangout Video Interviewee: Daniel Lopez, RDH Daniel Lopez is a dental hygienist currently working at the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in New York. He has extensive training in the management and treatment of HIV/AIDs patients. Topic We discuss how Daniel’s current position is different (and the same in many ways) from a typical private…
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…
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…
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…