Dental News and Product Procedures

Any cleaning protocol adopted by a dental practice needs a solid plan behind it to ensure every area in the operatory is consistently cleaned and disinfected after each patient. See the color-coded approach.

Clean dental evacuation lines lead to more air flow from the dental vacuum allowing aerosols to be efficiently mitigated. Using a proper solution and engineering device is critical in creating a safer dental visit.

When performing interproximal restorations, a well-designed dental matrix is an essential tool for ensuring optimal results. See how SafeMatrix performs while also adding comfort.

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.