Prize – Two ContactEZ Hygienist Strips. I haven’t tried this product yet myself, but it looks promising. I’m receiving some samples in a few weeks from Practicon Dental, so I decided to just make it this month’s giveaway prize. Here’s the description from the manufacturer, “ContactEZ Hygienist Strips are non-abrasive, flexible, stainless steel strips that…
RDH Roundtable Participants – Mark Frias, RDH (http://MarkRDH.com) – Daniel Lopez, RDH (http://www.guygienist.nyc) Note: Daniel is not blogging yet : ) – Andrew Johnston, RDH (http://andrewjohnstonrdh.blogspot.com) Topics discussed 1. Is it okay to polish first? 0:00 2. Commission vs. hourly vs. salary. 9:24 3. Power scaling vs. hand scaling. 26:57 4. What are your thoughts…
American Eagle’s posterior Double Gracey instrument combines two instruments into one. It combines both the Gracey 11-12 instrument and the Gracey 13-14 instrument. The anterior Double Gracey version is the 1/2 Gracey, but it has the 1/2 angle on both sides of the blade, as opposed to just the one found on the traditional Gracey…
Links – http://www.isolitesystems.com – http://dryshield.com – http://www.zirc.com/mrthirsty/ Video Photo
Introduction – This blog post is a point by point comparison of the IsoVac Isolation system and the DryShield Isolation system. It does not include an overview of each system. If you need an introduction of each system please check out the links below. This comparison focuses only on performance and cost. Links – My…
Prize – The Kona Adapter DS and Tube Kit attach the autoclavable DryShield mouthpieces directly to your HVE valve. The DryShield mouthpiece provides cheek and tongue retraction, a bite block, and suction all in one device. As a hygienist, I use it for sealants, power scaling and air polishing. See video and photos below. Two…
In this podcast episode, my friend Karen, and fellow hygienist, shares her story about how a corporate takeover of the small practice she worked in for years significantly changed her work environment. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t a positive change! LISTEN HERE ************************** TODAY’S SPONSOR **************************
I’m a big fan of simplicity and have been for a very long time. I like keeping things to an absolute minimum whenever possible in my life, so naturally that same philosophy extends to my life as a dental hygienist. In this post, I will share how few instruments I actually use to complete all…
On this episode, Shirley and I discuss my experience as a male hygienist, hygienists buying their own equipment, the story behind my product, the Kona Adapter, and much more. Listen here: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cross-link-radio-podcast/cross-link-radio/e/mark-frias-dental-hygienist-product-developer-39551938 http://crosslinkradio.com/mediacast/mark-frias-dental-hygienist-product-developer/ Related Links https://konaadapter.wordpress.com https://markrdh.com/?p=1221 https://markrdh.com/?p=1028 https://markrdh.com/?p=919
This is my overview of Isolite’s IsoVac Dental System. If you have any questions please comment below. Links – http://www.isolitesystems.com – http://www.amerdental.com/high-volume-evacuators/autoclavable-hve-swivel-base.html – http://www.amerdental.com/high-volume-evacuators/hve-swivel-base.html – http://www.amerdental.com/vacuum-tubing-repair/1-2-silcryn-hve-tubing.html Note: It says 1/2″, but the hexagon shape gives it a 7/16″ inside diameter Video Photos