XTRA PURE by UltraPure is a line of products that relies on hypochlorous acid to disinfect. The tablets are sold in bottles of 100 tablets. A tablet is combined with 700mL (24 fl. oz.) of distilled water, and can be used as a waterline treatment. Also, once mixed, the solution can be used as a traditional surface disinfectant. What is unique about these tablets is they have an increased shelf-life of 2 years.
Initial Insights
The tablets leave a little bit of powder on your fingers when handling them.
Since they’re not individually wrapped, you don’t have a lot of package waste!
Super easy to use.
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The BlueView™ VariStrip™ by Garrison Dental Solutions are contoured 0.002″ anterior matrix bands that taper from one side to the other. They are intended to be slid interproximally until the band matches the height of the restoration. Their blue tint allows them to contrast with the tooth structure without compromising polymerization.
The variation in size lets you get just the right height
Initial Insights
These are my new go-to bands for anteriors.
There’s a little bit of a learning curve but after that, these are great!
I like that you can easily see it on the tray.
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Many fluoride varnishes are clumpy and taste bitter. Waterpik® UltraClear is designed to eliminate these issues; it is made to dry clear and has several flavors. It is a 5% sodium fluoride varnish with xylitol and is available in four flavors: melon, bubblegum, strawberry, and mint. Each single dose unit (0.40mL) includes an applicator brush.
It applies very smoothly, no clumping
Opens very easily
Initial Insights
It’s very easy to open these packets.
It has a mild scent and the viscosity is on the thicker side.
My patients say they barely notice it’s there and that it’s not sticky.
The brush that comes with it is really nice; it’s not stiff or too small.
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Fluoride varnish is often an important part of a child’s dental health. Finding the right fluoride for your office can be tricky. Waterpik® UltraThin Fluoride Varnish is a 5% sodium fluoride varnish with xylitol and is available in 4 flavors: melon, bubblegum, strawberry, and mint. It is designed to be thinner than competitive varnishes. Like most varnishes, it is available in single dose (0.40mL) units with applicator brushes.
It really does fill in grooves
Initial Insights
The color is a little yellow but I thought it flowed really nicely into the grooves of the occlusals.
The flavor was mild and pleasant.
When it’s applied on dry teeth, I like how translucent it is!
It definitely has less of that varnish flavor than our current brand.
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One chief complaint about Level 3 face masks is that they are too hot on the face and make breathing difficult. The S3+ Face Masks from Cranberry® are 3-ply, quad-fold masks with a lint-free inner layer. They are designed to be extra breathable and cool by reportedly providing an extra 15% of breathing room. The ear loops are soft and elastic for greater comfort, and the wire across the mask’s top retains a seal across the face. These masks are available in black, blue, and white.
Very good seal!
Great to have these colors
Glasses free of fog!
Initial Insights
The wire on top holds its shape very well and makes a great seal. My glasses don’t fog up nearly as much with these.
Please make a smaller size! As they are now, they are far too big for people with smaller faces.
The inside lining is silky and smooth.
There’s a noticeable difference in the breathing room.
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