Intro I just starting using MadUltrasonic 25k magnetostrictive inserts and they have become my new favorite insert! They’re even better than my old favorite, the Parkell Burnett Power Tip. The company sells many variations, but currently I only have the universal insert, the straight perio insert, and the triple-bend universal insert (my favorite). In this…
Intro In today’s video podcast, I had a great conversation with Madalyn about the products and services her company offers and the topic of power scaling in general. I just started using MadUltrasonic 25k magnetostrictive inserts and they are great so far. Stay tuned for future product reviews. Below is a chronological breakdown of…
Intro Cycling has been a passion of mine since 1993. Cycling has been my path to becoming a fit person. Cycling is the best sport in the world! Cycling will keep you very fit for life too…unless…well…you don’t like cycling, but that’s okay. Don’t look for the “ideal” workout or sport. Don’t go on a…
Intro In this video podcast I have an informative and honest discussion about American Eagle’s XP instruments with Karen Siebert, RDH, MA. Among many other things, Karen is a Lead Clinical Educator for American Eagle Instruments who provides hands-on courses and webinars to teach fellow clinicians how to use XP technology. Some of the most…
Intro In this video, I discuss the pro’s and con’s of the MedLite 4.5x loupes I’ve been using for the last 5 years or so. Links http://www.medliteusa.com Video Photos
In this video, I provide an overview and assemble instructions for the $45 dental saddle chair I just purchased. Links Go to http://ebay.com and search for “dental saddle chair” Video Photo
This is my video review of the new ReLeaf suction system. Links http://www.releafdental.com Video Photos
Today’s blog post is a little different. I’ve decided to start sharing my thoughts on two other passions I have, fitness (mostly cycling) and nutrition. If you only care about the dental hygiene stuff, don’t worry, these type posts will only happen every now and then. I would love to hear your feedback either…
Summary Parkell’s Gentle Clean ultrasonic insert is designed to provide a gentle ultrasonic cleaning for sensitive patients. Does it work? I’ve had this insert sitting on the shelf for many months, but finally used it for the first time on a patient last week. My initial impression is this. The cleaning power was pretty mediocre…
I’m sure many of you have come across those low cost piezo scalers being sold on eBay and have thought to yourself, “I wonder if those things actually work”? Well, I had that same thought a few years ago, so I decided to actually try one. Below are photos of the 3 models I…