Dental News and Product Procedures

What is AQL? AQL stands for Acceptance Quality Limit. In terms of gloves, it is the quality assurance measure set by ASTM, EN and ISO to ensure the gloves are free from pinholes. On a standard manufacturing line that produces thousands of disposable gloves each day, it is inevitable that some gloves have tiny pinhole defects. 

This is an exciting moment in handpiece technology. See how form meets function and rises to the advances being made in other areas, like the materials we need to be able to cut.

Easy Technique for Closing Small Black Triangles. This patient complained that “It always looks like I have something stuck in my teeth”.

Going to the dentist for a simple procedure can be difficult for patients with dental fears. Common fears are related to pain and not knowing what to expect. 

Once a tooth is extracted, have your patients bite down on the SteriPocket to help stop the bleeding.

Individuals working in the dental field have a high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive motions that lead to strain and fatigue. Mary Govoni, breaks down the basics of MSD risk factors in dentistry and offers valuable insights.

One area that seems to be challenging for dental practices, pre and post pandemic, is that of training new and existing employees on consistent infection control practices.

The role of dental hygienists has changed dramatically since March of 2020. Due to mandated closures and the ongoing global pandemic, many patients experienced delays in their routine visits and are experiencing increased instances of grinding or clenching, have increased their intake of coffee, wine, and seltzer, and also have more bleeding on probing.

What is in your dental unit waterlines? You’ve probably seen the pictures and you’ve probably read the news headlines - looking for the answer to this question is not without stress.

Did you know the market revenue for professional teeth whitening (in-office) is expected to increase by over 28 percent by 2025?

When COVID-19 created an unprecedented demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), many countries were caught off guard. Without sufficient stockpiles of items such as masks, gowns and gloves, many frontline healthcare workers were forced to reuse disposable items or go without. As demand began to surpass available supply from reputable manufacturers, companies and individuals were eager to profit from the situation and began producing face masks. However, many had no medical device manufacturing experience and no knowledge of the regulatory requirements that are in place to keep healthcare professionals safe. Unfortunately, their masks did not provide adequate protection against virus transmission and some even contained potentially harmful materials* that put wearers’ health further at risk.

With COVID-19 increasing demands on the supply chain, avoid the temptation to turn to unknown sources for cheap dental supplies. Using unfamiliar suppliers presents risks to healthcare providers- risks that distributors like DHP can help to reduce.