A next-generation ultrasonic scaler, the TurboSensor +360 boosts efficiency and safety while offering patients a more comfortable hygiene experience
Anna Ciccarella’s goal as a dental hygienist is to make every patient treatment as comfortable as possible. And while dental cleanings aren’t typically high on patients’ list of favorite things to do, she’s been hearing a much different tune in recent months—something she attributes to her new Parkell ultrasonic scaler, the TurboSensor +360.
“My patients have said, ‘Wow! You’re done already? That didn’t even hurt!’” she shared. “The TurboSensor +360 is powerful and cleans well, but it’s not too strong to the point where it's uncomfortable. It is especially wonderful for removing stain.”
Save Time with 'Smart' Workflows
The new TurboSensor +360 offers 3 Smart Workflow Modes designed to make hygiene workflows safer and more efficient:
First, a Cruise Control button allows clinicians to maintain consistent scaling without needing to constantly keep their foot on the pedal, reducing fatigue. Next, a Purge Mode provides timed daily and between-patient waterline fl ushing. The scaler also features a Priming Mode, which enables scaling to begin as soon as the scaler is turned on, a feature that encourages faster appointments.
Cruisin' for Efficient Cleaning
“The cruise control is a simple 1-button operation that continuously works without using the foot pedal," Ciccarella said. "It helps with stress on my neck, arms, and even my feet, and I’m not reaching as much. It makes my job easier. The purge mode allows me to start scaling first thing in the morning, and the priming mode primes my tip and the unit ahead of time so I don’t have to wait. Both save so much time.”
The TurboSensor +360 integrates seamlessly with all market-leading inserts, which—in her large practice with 4 other hygienists—Ciccarella finds especially helpful when her Parkell tips are in the autoclave queue and patients are waiting.
The scaler features a detachable, autoclavable handpiece and fully removable accessories for stress-free cleaning and maintenance. Made in the U.S., it's offered in 4 colors to match any office's décor.
It also includes integrated waterline purification and protection, with a sediment filter for large particles and a PureClarity chemical-free filter that targets biofilm formation closer to the point of use. This shortens the downstream length of the waterline beyond the filter, reducing how much of the system requires testing and shock treatment.
“The TurboSensor +360 is very user-friendly and it's easy to change out the filter system," she said. "It's a consistent and reliable product."
