Dental Hygienist Essentials: Products that Make a Big Difference

October 17, 2024 | Dental Products & Instruments

Dental Hygienist Essentials: Products that Make a Big Difference

October is Dental Hygiene Month, dedicated to the work of these important professionals. The dental hygiene equipment and products used can also make a real difference in the lives and smiles of patie

Oral health diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people around the globe, yet most are preventable with proper dental hygiene practices. Dental hygienists play a pivotal role in ensuring patients maintain good oral health, which is essential to overall health. It’s no wonder that October is Dental Hygiene Month, dedicated to the work of these important professionals.

The dental hygiene equipment and products used can also make a real difference in the lives and smiles of patients. Find out which products are favored by today’s dental hygienists to improve prevention and promote healthy, shiny teeth.

Oral health issues can be linked to a variety of serious conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. A patient’s mental health can also be impacted by their oral health. So, a healthy mouth is a critical cornerstone of overall health and well-being.

Dental hygienists are at the forefront of professional oral health maintenance. They are highly trained in preventive care, including administering professional cleanings, providing patient education, evaluating the risk of periodontal disease, screening for oral cancer, and more.

Here are some must-have essentials every dental hygienist needs to deliver top-quality care. From tools to tips, these essentials are key to maintaining excellent oral health for your patients.

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Providing pain relief in just 30 seconds, this needle-free periodontal gel dispenser system ensures optimal patient comfort. For use with Oraqix anesthetic refill cartridges containing 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine, the system enables site-specific treatment in multiple areas, all in one visit. The periodontal gel dispenser is made of heat-resistant plastic polymers and is fully autoclavable.

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With 5% sodium fluoride, this potent fluoride varnish adheres strongly to teeth for maximum protection against enamel erosion and cavities. Delivering rapid fluoride release over 2, 4, and 24 hours, it effectively helps remineralize teeth. Sweetened with Xylitol for patient comfort, this varnish is available in mint flavor in convenient packs of 30 X 0.4 ml doses.

releaf

Featuring an ergonomic leaf shape, these mouthpiece refills enable hands-free suction and retraction. For use with ReLeaf suction kits  connected to existing HVE (high-volume evacuation) systems, they provide dynamic 280-degree suction. With a fit that accommodates a variety of mouth sizes, the leaf mouthpiece refills provide latex-free and BPA-free comfort and safety for patients, and they come in handy packs of 50 and 100 leaves.

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Highly flexible and latex-free, these convenient disposable saliva ejectors feature a wire-reinforced, bendable design. They optimize suction without aspirating tissue, comfortably retracting the tongue for visibility while ensuring a moisture-free working field. A single-use product for maximum asepsis, they are available in packs of 100.

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Single-dose prophy paste minimizes the risk of cross-contamination between patients while providing highly efficient polishing. Gentle on tooth enamel, it effectively eliminates dental stains and provides enhanced protection with 1.23% fluoride ions. Available in boxes of 200 and in various grits, this easy-rinse mint-flavored paste produces lustrous results.

With the right products and practices in their toolset, dental hygienists can transform patient smiles. By regularly examining patients for oral diseases and providing preventive cleanings and care, they can help patients live longer, healthier lives and give them good reason to smile brightly.

Written By: Holly Moore