I work in an office where everything (handpiece connections, air/syringe, HVE valve, saliva ejector valve, space to place instruments, etc.) is at the 12 o’clock position. The patient chair is only a patient chair. There is nothing connected to it. As you can imagine, this sucks for ergonomics. I work out of 8 chairs (6…
1 – Use your ultrasonic scaler! – At least 80% of your scaling on average should be done with an ultrasonic scaler (magnetostrictive or piezo). – It is more efficient and more effective (irrigation, cavitation, etc.) than hand scaling in most areas. – It is easier on your hands. Stop killing yourself! – Less hand…
Video Overall Rating = 3.8 out of 5 Performance = 3.25 (3 with eBay tip, 3.5 with Scorpion tip) Quality = 3 Value = 4 Ease of Use = 5 PROs – Performs well – Excellent bang for the buck – Very portable CONs – Don’t expect the same quality as a $2,000…
Video Function Combines a bite block, tongue retractor, cheek retractor, and high volume evacuation into one product. Provides isolation of two quadrants on the same side the mouth. The bite blocks and tubing parts are autoclavable and the cheek/tongue retractor part is disposable. The product also provides protection from inadvertent trauma that may be caused…
I’ve been using the free Voice Memo app that comes with my iPhone to perio chart alone when a dental assistant is not available. This app, or a similar voice recording app, should be available on most smart phones. My apple earbuds (with mic) work very well even when there is a lot of noise…
You can easily convert an eBay air polisher into a nice microetcher by simply switching from the standard sodium bicarbonate powder to aluminium oxide powder. As a dental hygienist, I use this setup to clean and etch (I acid etch too)enamel surfaces prior to placing sealants. I’ve been using 50 micron Danville aluminum oxide powder in one…
Video Function According to the manufacturer: “Minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of non-cavitated carious lesions as well as Class I, III, and V restorations”.80psi air Price – Starter Kit = $299 – Tip = $3.99 each Overall Rating = 3.3 out of 5 Performance = 3 Quality = 3 Value = 3 Ease of use…
I find that the Isolite dental mouthpiece’s bite block does not fit as well around braces, which doesn’t allow the mouthpiece to sit as well. One easy solution to this problem is to trim the outside walls of the bite block. See photos below. End
You can easily use the eBite Plus bite block and tongue retractor combo without having the actual eBite Plus System. All you need is a Blue Boa (version designed for the hygoformic saliva ejector) and a hygoformic saliva ejector that you can cut into 1/2″ to 1″ pieces. Overall performance is decent. I would give…
I’ve only used the Isolation Block a few times so far, so I don’t have a final rating, but here are my initial thoughts at this point. Stay tuned for a full review with video in a month or two. http://www.isolationblock.com/ 1. Suction is good, but it often sucks up the lips 2. The product…