Take-home whitening kits are more popular than ever as they become more effective with new technology, offering better results in less time with fewer risks. Pola Light from SDI is a take-home whitening system that is available exclusively through dentists, which ensures the patient makes an informed decision on which whitening system is best for them. The kit consists of an LED mouthpiece, charging cord, and a whitening gel which is available in two varieties: 9.5% hydrogen peroxide and 22% carbamide peroxide. This system reportedly offers noticeable whitening of teeth in just 5 days with two 10- or 15-minute sessions per day at home. SDI offers an online selection tool that clinicians can use to help the patient choose which system is right for them.
Hygienist and patient discussing the chosen whitening kit
Hygienist showing a patient how to dispense gel into the tray
Initial Insights:
It’s nice to get advice on which system I should get, rather than guessing online.
It was really well-balanced; it didn’t feel like it wanted to fall out of my mouth.
The tray was actually comfortable. I’ve tried others that hurt and this one didn’t.
I can taste some of the whitening gel from the bottom of the tray. Next time maybe I’ll use less gel.
Super easy to use: twice a day for just a short time, straight-forward instructions. I like that it’s portable and doesn’t require being plugged into the wall during use.
Blue light activates hydrogen peroxide option and red light activates carbamide peroxide option.
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Dry mouth is a symptom experienced by many patients, be it from medication or an existing condition. A variety of products are available to dispel dry mouth with a rinse or spray. One is lubricity, a spray that is alcohol- and sugar-free that reportedly provides relief for up to 4 hours. It is available in 0.5-2.0 fl oz bottles, small enough to fit within a hand or a pocket.
Initial Insights
I love the 0.5 fl oz bottle; perfect for work. Bonus that it only has 5 ingredients where others have twice as many.
I was expecting a flavor even though it said it was flavorless. I was pleasantly surprised that there actually wasn’t flavor!
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As we learn more about COVID transmission, attention has been placed on preventing spatter and droplets, as well as aerosols from entering a dental professional’s eyes. New guidelines were issued encouraging the use of goggles or faceshields with sides. In light of this, we received the Palmero® ProVision® Secure™ Safety Eyewear to try out. These goggles are wrap-around with vented foam padding that sits against the wearer’s face. They come equipped with an adjustable elastic strap that can be removed to easily put on and take off the goggles.
Goggles have great peripheral visual
Trying out the fit of the goggles
Testing out the stretch of the elastic
Initial Insights
What did our team think of the ProVision Secure Safety Eyewear?
The strap is easy to remove and put back on; I found it most comfortable to unhook one side while putting them on.
I couldn’t even get them to fog up, even when I blew straight up against them!
No noticeable distortion near the edges. Great peripheral vision.
The padding is soft on my face unlike some of the all-plastic goggles I’ve tried before.
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In a time when disinfection of surfaces is critically important to dental offices, it is important to know all the options available to professionals. We received an Egret EO Blaster which uses Electrolyzed water (EO water) to reportedly deodorize, kill germs, and remove contaminants when used as a complimentary step to traditional disinfecting procedures. It comes with a charging cable and a small scoop for salt. To set up, the user fills the pitcher with tap water to the max line (800ml), then adds a scoop of salt (5g). After 3 minutes of electrolysis, the device allows you to spray a mist over surfaces from upholstery to desks to toys and more.
Initial Insights
What did our Initial Insights team think of the Egret EO Blaster?
Love the blue light and how sleek this model looks!
It was really easy to set up.
I like that it’s a non-toxic cleaner.
The bottle is reusable and environmentally friendly in comparison to other cleaning products that have to be thrown out when they’re empty.
I’m definitely looking forward to seeing more literature on this!
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SafeSiders HF Helical Flat Rotary Instruments (Essential Dental Systems) are an innovative rotary file system. The patented helical flat rotates in the opposite direction of the cutting flutes. According to the manufacturer this creates easier negotiation of the canals and provides a coronal pathway for debris, among other features.
Initial Insights
What were the thoughts of the Dental Advisor Initial Insights Team?
Truly an easy system with only 3 files.
Nice flexibility of the file, but not so flexible that it bends as soon as you try to place it in the canal.
Nice kit with matching gutta percha points.
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Room temperature stable, so no need to fill your refrigerator with whitening material
Hydrogen Peroxide Superior (HPS) chemistry with 25% hydrogen peroxide
Brush applicator with a whitening pen for maximum control
Pre-mixed in a whitening pen that dispenses by turning a clicker at the back of the pen
Cavex Bite & White In- Office brush applicator and patient applications
Initial Insights
What were some thoughts of the Dental Advisor Initial Insights Team?
The brush applicator made applying the gel very easy.
Thick gel stayed where it was placed.
Mixed results depending on what the initial shade of the patient was, but this is true with any whitening system.
No sensitivity reported at all so far!
Keep an eye out in a future issue of Dental Advisor for more on this material!
UPDATE: This material was clinically evaluated in the offices of 22 clinicians just like you! Wondering what the result was? Check out the clinical evaluation on the Dental Advisor website: Cavex Bite & White Clinical Evaluation
