As a clinician working alone, it can be hard to balance a mirror, suction, and tools. The M7 HVE Suction Mirror by Golden Dental combines mirror and suction in one tool. Each kit includes 5 mirrors. The mirror head has 20 suction holes, and the handle is lightweight and hollow. A unique 3-axis rotating connector holds it to the tubing, which is attached to the HVE valve with the included adapter. The kit also includes replacement mirrors and mirror caps to prevent scratching, as well as a tool to replace the mirrors. The M7 Eva HVE can be placed in an ultrasonic cleaner and is fully autoclavable.
Very unique 3-axis
Good, clear view!
Replacing mirrors with the included tool
Initial Insights
I like how lightweight they are, and the 3-axis piece makes it very mobile.
Replacing the mirrors is very easy.
These mirrors suction nicely, especially when retracting the cheeks and lips. It was a very natural transition from my usual use of a mirror and saliva ejector.
As a patient, I liked how thin and smooth it was; when it touched my teeth at all there wasn’t any clicking of metal or any sharp edges.
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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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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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