We recently received, here at Dental Advisor, Whip Mix Face Shields and Ear Defenders. According to Whip Mix, as a manufacturer that sells 3D printers and print materials, they have developed a way to make autoclavable headbands for face shields and ear savers for face masks (Ear Defenders).
They are currently offering .STL files that you can download free of charge from their blog. These files can then be sent to your to your dental lab for fabrication (Provided they have 3D printers and the proper autoclavable materials). Costs of having these materials printed varies per dental lab. The template for cutting the visor is on their blog as well.
We recently received iShield (Pac-Dent) disposable face shields. These are lightweight face shields with foam at the forehead of the headband. The shield is coated with an anti-fog coating.
iShield face shield being worn over loupes
Initial Insights
What were the thoughts of the Initial Insights Team?
Elastic did not pull on my head like other brands but was not too loose.
Height of this shield over the band is nice.
What do our Clinical Evaluators and their patients think about this product once it’s used in their offices? Look for a possible clinical evaluation in an upcoming issue!
We recently received the DryShield (Dryshield) isolation system. What makes this product unique? It is an all in one system! Firstly, it has an attachment that connects to your high-volume suction line. Secondly, the mouthpieces are a combination of high-volume suction, saliva ejector, tongue shield and airway protection. Finally, it contains a bite block to keep the patient open while isolating.
Placing DryShield
Adjusting DryShield around molars
Patient isolated with DryShield
Initial Insights
What were the thoughts of Dental Advisor’s Initial Insights Team?
There are a multitude of options for sizes, both disposable and autoclavable.
It is important to read instructions on installing the device to the HVE for the first time.
Having a sizing tool that is autoclavable would be nice so mouthpieces are not wasted trying different sizes.
Look for more information about this product in an upcoming issue of Dental Advisor!
We recently received the SE Plus Disposable Saliva Ejector Valve (Dove ® Dental Products). Building on their disposable Saliva Ejector Valves, that contain a one-way valve to prevent backflow, this unique product is a combination of the valve and a saliva ejector.
Initial Insights
What were the thoughts of the Dental Advisor Initial Insights Team?
The product is very easy to attach to the saliva ejector hose, it fit snugly.
The on/off switch was easily activated with one finger and did not slip.
I feel better with a backflow device on my suction.
Watch for more this product in a future issue of Dental Advisor.
We recently received iVisor (Pac-Dent). This is a light-weight, reusable visor with a fog-resistant shield that is reusable or disposable after use. The shield seems to fit well over loupes (see images below).
Initial Insights
What were the thoughts of the Dental Advisor Initial Insights Team?
It was nice that it came with some extra shields.
When I disinfected, it didn’t streak like some of my other shields.
This was extremely comfortable and didn’t pinch.
Watch for more this product in a future issue of Dental Advisor.
