Sensing and Fulfilling Your Scaling Needs
An intuitive ultrasonic scaler, the TurboSENSOR from Parkell prioritizes patient comfort and clinician convenience
A key component of a profession that lends itself to musculoskeletal disorders, hand scaling can be particularly tough on the body over time. With that
in mind, Monica Rogers, BSDH, RDH, believes that ultrasonic scaling can help clinicians extend their career longevity—in addition to being more efficient and effective than hand instrumentation.
That’s where Parkell comes in. Originally launched in 2003, Parkell’s TurboSENSOR Ultrasonic Scaler combines true versatility with intuitive operation, thanks to its smart-circuitry sensors that make it compatible with both 25 KHz and 30 KHz inserts. For patient comfort during routine scaling, the TurboSENSOR offers an expanded low-power perio debridement mode. While some ultrasonic scalers are heavy and large, the TurboSENSOR is lightweight, takes up very little space, and is portable.
Rogers has used the TurboSENSOR for nearly 20 years—her first one lasted 16 years without needing a single repair. “Finding a piece of equipment as durable, affordable, and effective as the TurboSENSOR is like finding the holy grail of dentistry,” she shared. “I've only used 2 other ultrasonics in my career, both of which cost 3 to 4 times as much as the Parkell unit and don't boost the power as easily.”
“Finding a piece of equipment as durable, affordable, and effective as the TurboSENSOR is like finding the holy grail of dentistry.”
- Monica Rogers, BSDH, RDH
Intuitive Mechanics
“The TurboSENSOR offers manual tuning for both power and water, so the clinician can find the sweet spot that provides enough power to de-plaque or debride without inundating the patient with too much water,” explained Rogers. “In addition, the ability to kick the power up to turbo with a hard press of the rheostat can save appointment time by eliminating the need to make manual adjustments to the dials.”
Dr. Richard Gochman enjoys using the TurboSENSOR at his practice in Flushing, NY. “The scaler works better than any ultrasonic we've owned over the years,” he said. “It's also less costly than most other scalers—and works with all Parkell inserts.”
Dr. Gochman recalled a time when certain other ultrasonic scalers were promoted as "better and more comfortable." He added, “I have one of these ‘better’ scalers, and none of my hygienists likes to use it. They find that it's actually less comfortable for the patient, and not as efficient at removing stains and calculus.” Dr. Gochman and his team find the TurboSENSOR easy to use. “The TurboSENSOR is as easy as pie—you just plug it in, adjust the water flow to your liking, and start using it,” he concluded. “For anyone not familiar with Parkell and their scalers, they're very reliable and the company is cost-conscious.”
