Quiet! There's a Prophy in Progress

The average hygienist sees 8 to 10 patients a day. That’s roughly 300 teeth—give or take—that need your undivided care, cleaning, and attention. But there’s needs on both sides of the chair, and hygienists need a reliable handpiece designed with comfort in mind.

“I’ve been using the Young Infinity for 2 years, and the feature that stands out the most to me is the weight of the handpiece,” said hygienist Donna Shewbert. “The ergonomic design prevents hand fatigue and adapts to all tooth surfaces easily.”

Shewbert, who also uses Young Specialties’ Vera family of slim and compact prophy angles, is one of the DPS readers who deemed the Young Infinity a go-to tool for comfortable and stress-free prophy care. A cordless handpiece system, the Infinity connects via Bluetooth to an included foot pedal and boasts 4 times the battery life of the leading cordless handpiece. Its 360° nosecone swivel and rotary motion ensure hygienists can easily access any area of a patient’s mouth. 

“It is slim and lightweight, easy to maneuver throughout the mouth, and works with a variety of disposable angles,” added Shewbert. “This gives us more options for cup sizes and shapes, as well as using angles from different manufacturers and price points.”

Better for Everyone

The Young Infinity's quiet operation is impressive, especially as research shows more than half of dental patients experience some form of dental anxiety—often stemming from auditory or visual stimulants.

“Patients like it because it’s quieter and less intimidating than traditional handpieces,” shared Angela Bibeau, BS, RDH, who has been using the handpiece for just under a year. “The ergonomics make it better than other handpieces. There’s no cord drag, and it’s balanced and portable.”

Shewbert agreed, adding, “It’s better for the patient because it keeps a constant speed and seems to have less splatter.”