Prophy Angles

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 03/27/2020

  This Disposable Prophy Angle Can Help Reduce Infection Risk

  The COVID-19 crisis has put dentists, hygienists, and patients at risk, and prompted national guidelines for postponing non-emergency procedures, such as dental cleanings. While coronavirus has shaken the healthcare industry to its core, the “downtime” dental practices currently have may be an opportunity to reevaluate their hygiene protocols.

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 09/23/2019

  Splatter-Reducing Prophy Angle Earns Hygienists’ Praise

  new solution to dental splatter As much as Stacie Garn of South Jordan, UT, loves her job as a dental hygienist, she didn’t necessarily like the feeling of taking her work home with her. She faced what seems to be a universal problem among hygienists: splatter. “I used to be concerned that when I left the office and I didn’t have time to go...

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 09/26/2018

  Ultradent Introduces Solution for Overlooked Source of Hand/Wrist Fatigue

  Hygienists, where do you see the benefits of ergonomics in your daily routine? It may be the chair you’re sitting on, the layout of the delivery system for your handpieces, or your loupes, which can prevent neck strain and enable you to evaluate the oral cavity more easily. You’re worried about pains in your back and neck, but what about pains...

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  • Allison Walker
  • 12/12/2016

  Wrapping 2016 up With a Bow

  As the end of the year draws closer, you may be taking stock of how the past 12 months went for your practice: what worked and what didn’t, what needs to be replaced or upgraded, and how you’re going to make 2017 even better from every angle, delivery of care to the bottom line. This is a good time to look at the condition of your equipment—do...

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  • Julie Cullen
  • 06/24/2016

  Prophy Efficiency

  Butler Prophyciency…another example of a dental product designed to make live easier for clinicians and the dental office visit more comfortable for the patient. Sunstar Americas designed this disposable prophy angle so that you don’t need paste. The ButlerBloom Contouring Cup cleans and polishes interproximally, subgingivally, and on all tooth...

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  • Julie Schmitt
  • 01/11/2016

  Filling the Gap in Access to Dental Care: Arkansas Dentist Will Still Fight for Rights

  Dr. Benjamin Burris would rather give up his orthodontic license than give up his mission to offer low-cost teeth cleanings to patients in need. After voluntarily giving up his license to practice orthodontics, Dr. Burris, who owns and operates over 20 dental offices in Arkansas, has dropped a federal lawsuit which challenged the state Dental...

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