The Right ‘CRITERION’ for Gloves, Masks, & More

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The Right ‘CRITERION’ for Gloves, Masks, & More

With redesigned and color-coded packaging, the CRITERION line of gloves, masks, garments, and protective eyewear covers dental professionals from head to toe

There’s no shortage of “glove gripes” in the dental community. For example, hygienist Michelle Goodrow’s biggest pet peeve is thin gloves that tear easily during procedures, or worse yet, those that tear while being removed from the box. For others, it’s finding gloves that fit comfortably while providing the necessary protection.

 Finding quality gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) is easier said than done—especially as counterfeit products remain present in the market, much of it spun off from supply shortages during the pandemic. While often easy to get and low in price, these “gray market” gloves, masks, and garments may not meet the same safety and quality standards, which compromises protection.

Luckily, many things have changed since the height of the pandemic. “For a very long time I was wearing an N95 mask, but it got to the point where I couldn’t tolerate it daily,” said Goodrow, who now wears a face shield during her procedures. “It was either go back to my Level 3 surgical mask with a face shield or get a different job,” she joked.

Something that’s also changed is CRITERION—a complete line of masks, gloves, garments, and protective eyewear from Henry Schein that covers dental professionals’ PPE needs from head to toe. While the products themselves offer the same quality protection that clinicians rely on, they're delivered to offices in all-new, color-coded packaging that makes it easier for offices to shop and restock, with reorder numbers and information zones clearly labeled on each box.

Grab Some Gloves

CRITERION examination and surgical gloves cover a wide range of needs and preferences, employing a color-coded system that denotes the glove material: nitrile, chloroprene, latex, and vinyl. For example, CRITERION Nitrile Exam gloves span sizes from XS to XL in an array of colors and a range of mil thicknesses depending on users' touch sensitivity and dexterity preferences.

Dental professionals can more easily identify quality cues, such as textured fingers, low dermatitis potential, and Vitamin E coatings, as well as gloves that are gluten-free and chemo-tested to ASTM D6978 standards.

Mask Up!

The extensive portfolio of CRITERION masks covers all 3 ASTM levels of barrier protection, ensuring dental professionals have an option for all clinical scenarios.

For general use and low-barrier protection, the fluid-resistant CRITERION Earloop Masks Level 1 are lightweight and comfortable for extended wear. Designed with a soft inner and outer facing, the masks feature an extra-long, adjustable nosepiece. Other CRITERION Level 1 masks cover a wide range of user preferences, with options for sensitive skin, nose and chin fit, extra breathing room, a pink-ribbon design for breast cancer awareness, and a tie-on surgical mask for a more secure fit.

CRITERION Level 2 masks offer moderate barrier protection. Available in blue, lavender, and pink, the fluid-resistant, lightweight masks feature a comfortable fit for extended use and a breathable, spun-bound outer layer with a white inner facing.

Providing maximum protection, Level 3 masks are available in multiple colors and are also lightweight and comfortable with an extra-long, adjustable nosepiece. For the highest filtration rate and fluid-penetration resistance, the Level 3 mask has an antifog, optically clear eye shield.

Finally, CRITERION Pediatric Earloop Masks are designed to fit small faces, providing optimal respiratory protection for children ages 4–12.

Head-to-Toe Coverage

CRITERION disposable garments cover all the bases, including jackets, lab coats, and isolation gowns made of soft, high-quality material with fluid resistance and barrier protection. Available in a variety of sizes and colors with front-snap closure and 3 pockets, the jackets and lab coats are made with high-quality SMS fabric that meets OSHA fluid-resistance requirements for protection.

CRITERION offers lightweight and comfortable protective eyewear that meets ANSI standards for safety glasses, including clear, shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses with a 10-base curve for complete coverage. The eyewear features a scratch-resistant antifog coating and foam inserts for added comfort.

CRITERION Bouffant Caps are comfortable, lightweight, and provide total hair coverage, while CRITERION Shoe Covers are 1-size-fits-all with a nonskid design.

Practices can breathe easy knowing that Henry Schein meets PPE quality standards and offers products at a great value to the dental practice.