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…
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…
Video Price – Retail = $999 Overall Rating = 4.3 out of 5 Performance = 4 Quality = 4 Value = 5 Ease of Use = 4 PROs – Great bang for the buck – Internal and external water source – Accepts 25k and 30k inserts – Excellent 90 day return policy …
– Stay tuned for my product review of Ann’s product! – Hygoformic Saliva Ejector Product Review Ann Arrington, RDH, BS Mark Frias, RDH Mark: What is the Blue Boa? Ann: Blue Boa dental tubing is an ergonomic, flexible, hands-free product, designed to assist dental hygienists with efficient water and saliva evacuation while using an ultrasonic scaler. …
Video Price – Retail = $495 – Dentaltown Discount = $395 – Student Discount = $365 Overall Rating = 4.5 out of 5 Performance = 4 Quality = 4 Value = 5 Ease of Use = 5 PROs – Best bang for the buck. Excellent value. – Light is relatively bright and clean – Outstanding customer…
The inside diameter of the standard High Volume Evacuation (HVE) valve in the United States (and many other countries) is 11mm. The inside diameter of some European style HVE valves is 16mm. The Kona Adapter is designed to fit 11mm HVE valves. To connect the Kona Adapter to your 16mm valve you will need a…
Video Function “Roughen surfaces for increased bond area & strength prior to enamel, crown, veneer, bracket, bonding & sealants, plus localized stain removal and surface polishing”. Overall Rating = 4 out of 5 Performance = 4 Quality = 4 Value = 4 Ease of Use = 4 PROs 1. Initial investment is relatively low. 2. Easy clean up. CONs 1. Sometimes difficult…
PRO’s and CON’s Izolation Pros 1. Portable. Inserts into your standard HVE valve. 2. Mouthpieces are cheaper. $1.28 each for the “soft” mouthpieces and $1.52 each for the “stiff” mouthpieces. Isolite mouthpieces are $2.50 each or $2.00 each if purchased through their Auto Ship Program (ASP). Izolation Cons 1. Mouthpieces suction well, but not as…
DDS GP is a patient education app for the iPad, iPhone, or iPod (works best with the iPad). Retail price is $399, which is a one time cost (no monthly or yearly fees, and free updates for life). Overall Rating = 4.8 out of 5 Performance = 5 Quality = 4 Value = 5 Ease of…
Small Deep Vestibule (DV) Isolite Mouthpiece Isolite’s new small deep vestibule (DV) mouthpiece is an excellent addition to the 5 sizes they already offer (pedo, small, medium, medium DV, and large). I’ve been using the small DV mouthpiece for the last few months and love it! I highly recommend it. The small DV size works well…