Impressively Compact, Surprisingly Powerful
How the ACCLEAN Ultrasonic Scaler won over a dental hygiene clinical instructor
The ACCLEAN Ultrasonic Scaler is remarkably compact. So much so, in fact, that you would be forgiven for thinking this portable unit couldn’t keep up with the older and more robust models that most hygienists are familiar with. Until she got to see this magnetostrictive scaler in action, DPS evaluator and hygiene clinical instructor Cheri Lindstrom, BSDH, felt similarly.
“My initial reservation was that the unit would not be as efficient because it was so light in comparison to other ultrasonic scaler units I have used,” Lindstrom says. “I was surprised that it performed so well, better than the other units I have tried.”
“Other ultrasonic units do not have the power that the ACCLEAN scaler has on its lower settings.”
- Cheri Lindstrom, BSDH
Small Scaler, Big Features
Weighing just 1.3 pounds, this small yet mighty power scaler packs numerous perks, including a quick-connect water line, precise water flow control, and a purge mode for automatic line cleaning. Dualfrequency technology automatically detects 25K and 30K inserts to quickly integrate with existing equipment.
Based on ACCLEAN’s performance and Lindstrom’s positive feedback, the dental hygiene school where she teaches began including the model in the instrument package purchased by second-year dental hygiene students. After seeing how well the scaler performs in the hands of both students and experienced hygienists, Lindstrom comments on 8 of the unit’s most unique benefits:
1. Compact. “The size of the unit is so compact that it does not take up as much space as other units.”
2. Powerful. “The performance of the ACCLEAN Ultrasonic Scaler is outstanding in comparison with other units. Patients experience more efficient calculus removal thanks to this easy-to-use, powerful, and compact ultrasonic system. Other ultrasonic units do not have the power that the ACCLEAN scaler has on its lower settings.”
3. Easy to use. “I immediately noticed the ease of use; the quick connection to unit chairs makes it a snap to get started. The settings for the ACCLEAN are also easy to use—a large knob for the power, and a small knob for the water.”
4. Adaptable. “Compatibility with 25K and 30K inserts made it adaptable and removed the worry that my current inserts would become obsolete.”
5. Automatic water line purging. “In our clinic, we stress the importance of the ‘purge button’ and waiting for the 2-minute purge of the water line to clear. Other ultrasonic scaling units did not have an automatic purge button, and students would have to step on the pedal for the full 2 minutes to purge the lines.”
6. Cleanliness. When traveling with her students to off-campus sites, Lindstrom has noticed a difference in water cleanliness between dental chair units with bottles of sterile water and those attached to public water sources. “The filter on the hose of the ACCLEAN becomes noticeably discolored, so we are glad that this unit gives us the ability to change it. Other ultrasonic units I have used in the past did not even have a filter on the hose.”
7. Cruise control. “Using the ‘cruise control’ feature has been a game changer. This allows the activation of the handpiece to remain stable and removes the need for continuous foot pressure on the pedal.” 8 Hands-free boost. “We make sure the students are aware of the ‘boost mode’ and focus their attention on using it when there is a tenacious piece of calculus.”
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