Most hand sanitizers that are familiar to the general public are alcohol-based. What are the most common complaints? Smelly, sticky, stinging… One for all by Ho Dental is a foaming hand sanitizer with 0.13% benzalkonium chloride as the active antiseptic, making it alcohol-free and gentle on the hands. It also includes ingredients such as tea tree oil and vitamin C to reportedly soften and soothe skin. The greatest claim is that it creates a germicidal barrier on your hands for up to 24 hours.
Initial Insights
My hands feel so soft after using this!
It takes a little longer than most sanitizers to rub in, but it feels smooth and non-greasy afterwards.
It smells a lot like tea tree and citrus – a nice change from many sanitizers.
I’d love to see more clinical research on the germicidal barrier claim.
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The FLUIDSHIELD Face Masks from Halyard are a line of fluid-resistant ATSM Level 3 masks in a variety of sizes and styles. The standard face masks are tri-fold and have elastic ear straps. They are also available with an attached SPLASHGUARD visor, which is adhered to the mask straight out of the package. This eliminates the need for an extra shield.
Initial Insights
My assistants like that they’re lightweight and breathable. These masks are their go-to.
Since the shield is attached, I like that I don’t need an extra head strap. A lot of normal visors give me headaches, but these don’t.
These fit medium faces like mine very well; I don’t need to do any adjusting!
It feels very secure.
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In recent issues and on social media, we have discussed how difficult it can be to find a correctly-fitting and comfortable respirator. FLUIDSHIELD Surgical N95 Respirators from Halyard are a uniquely shaped option for clinicians who are looking for something other than the typical cone shape. They are duckbill shaped, with two elastic straps that go behind the head to secure the respirator. They are NIOSH approved, ASTM Rated 3 for fluid resistance, and are available in two sizes: small and regular.
Putting on the respirator
Initial Insights
This respirator seems to seal very well and fits faces that cone-style N95s don’t.
I find this respirator to be very easy to breathe in compared to others I’ve tried.
The pressure feels better distributed across the face as opposed to a cone mask, where the bridge of my nose gets sore.
The small is very small.
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XTRA PURE by UltraPure is a line of products that relies on hypochlorous acid to disinfect. The spray is available in a portable 100mL spray bottle (0.035%) or a 5L commercial bottle (0.04% HOCl). The portable spray bottle can be used for any personal indication including hand disinfection, oral spray, wound care, and spraying on textiles. The commercial size bottle is placed in a fogger or in spray bottles for traditional surface disinfection. The directions indicate to allow it to air dry.
Initial Insights
I really like that there’s no smell after using it on my hands!
It leaves a “clean” smell on surfaces without using bleach.
The contact time seems good.
I would like to see research applicable to dental surfaces!
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Since the pandemic began, a focus on pre-procedural rinse has occurred. There are several choices on the market for patients to rinse prior to their dental appointment. XTRA PURE by UltraPure is a hypochlorous acid based rinse. This rinse (0.01% HOCl) is available in a 500mL bottle. Just 10mL are swished for 30 seconds in place of any mouth wash.
Initial Insights
The non-foaming texture makes it really easy to swish around.
There was a slight tingling on the tip of my tongue.
The rinse has a distinct chlorine flavor.
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With concerns over COVID transmission in dental offices, there is a lot of focus on controlling aerosols. Cazoo Extraoral Aerosol Evacuator by SOTA Imaging is a uniquely-shaped reusable solution. It connects directly to HVE and rests on the patient’s lip. It does not need to be moved to access different quadrants of the mouth, and can be hooked to most cheek retractors. Cazoo’s geometric opening reportedly optimizes aerosol control by remaining closer to the working area without blocking the clinician’s view. At just $99 each, Cazoo is one of the more affordable options available.
Easy to set up and hold
Initial Insights
I love that it can be autoclaved.
My patient said she felt like it really did pull aerosols into it!
It’s not heavy at all, but I did have my patient hold it so it wouldn’t fall.
In my experience, most extraoral suction devices are loud; Cazoo is quieter than many and it’s very easy to hear over it.
Super easy to hook it up onto the HVE; fits perfectly.
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