Dental Dam Latex Convenience Pack, 6×6, Medium, Light Color –360 pcs
Medium weight, light-colored, latex Hygenic dental dam is 6″ x 6″ (152 x 152 mm) and sold in convenience packs of 360 pieces.
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Starting a New Dental or Orthodontic Practice: Equipment Checklist
We know there’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes when you’re starting a new dental or orthodontic practice, from securing financing to ordering equipment and stocking supplies.
You might be nervous? Excited? Overjoyed?
These are all some of the emotions you’ll experience when you’re starting a new dental or orthodontic practice.
And then there’s the headache of purchasing all the equipment and tools you need. You’ll find a new dental practice checklist can help.
Don’t worry. We’ve done the legwork for you.
Coming soon, Diatech will have an easy way to help new orthodontists and dentists start practices or expand to a new location by purchasing a “Complete Dental/Orthodontic Office Equipment & Supplies” package.
But first, let’s take a look at the type of items that will be included in this new dental practice checklist, which will have everything you need to start out on the right foot.
Must Have Dental/Ortho Equipment & Supplies for New Practices:
Category 1 – Sterilization & Disinfection
You’ll need to have the right disinfecting and sterilizing equipment in order for your practice to meet stringent safety and infection prevention requirements.
We’ll break down this list of needed items into categories and give you a preview of some of the items that may be included in our package.
For your new practice, you’ll need sterilization and disinfection items such as:
- A dry heat sterilizer
- Ultrasonic Cleaners
- Disinfecting Wipes & Solutions
- Liquid Sterilants
- Utility and hygiene trays
- Nylon bags for dry heat sterilization
- Ultrasonic Cleaner Concentrate
- Intro Cleaning Kits
- Chair Covers
- Barrier tube socks to cover instrument handles
- Masks
Category 2 – Dental/Orthodontic Tools & Equipment
The right tools are part of your orthodontic or dental office equipment checklist. These typically include:
For orthodontists –
- Plier sets
- Hemostats
- QwikStrips
- Patient care kits
For dentists –
- Bur sets, which can include gold diamonds and carbides
- KENDA polishettes
- Dental mirrors
- Scissors
- Hemostats
- Prophy angles and prophy paste
- Scalers
- Explorers
- Pushers/ directors
Category 3 – Patient Safety
Philips HeartStart Defibrillator
Did you know that, in the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds? This equates to roughly 805,000 Americans. Out of those, 605,000 are a first heart attack, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control.
Having easy access to a Philips HeartStart Defibrillator ensures that you’re always prepared for the unexpected. It’s the only defibrillator available over the counter, is safe, and with the step-by-step voice commands, it can be utilized by anyone.
Many states require that all dental and orthodontic offices have an Automatic External Defibrillator.
Nice to Have, but Not Required to Open the Doors
Category 4 – Accessories
- Mixing bowls
- Beakers and beaker holders
- Consultation typodont
- Plier racks
Starting or Expanding a Practice Can Be Easier Than You Thought
We know where you’re coming from: you’re bombarded with a million items on your to-do list to be accomplished before opening day.
Because we have decades of experience working closely with dentists and orthodontists, we understand exactly what you need, and we’ve taken the headache out of ordering by creating these comprehensive dental tool kits and ortho tool kits. Soon, you’ll be able to get everything you need through one simple order.
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10 Fascinating Facts About Women in Dentistry
Women’s History Month is over, but women are still making history.
As a business run entirely by women, we appreciate all the contributions women have made to our country and particularly to the dental profession. These brave role models blazed a trail to make it possible for other women to follow in their footsteps.
In fact, we’ve discovered a wealth of information about the contributions women have made to dentistry, and we’re thrilled to be able to share these fascinating facts with you.
Fascinating Facts About Women in Dentistry
1. Emeline Roberts Jones was the first woman to practice dentistry in the United States
Can you fathom the idea that at one time, the belief was that women had fingers that were “too frail” to practice dentistry? That false belief was just one challenge that Emeline Roberts Jones faced when she became the first woman to practice dentistry in the United States in 1855.
She started her career by providing services to help residents of northeastern Connecticut in the years before the Civil War.
A Pioneering Spirit
When her husband—who was also a dentist—discouraged her from pursuing the profession, she continued to practice dentistry in secret. After filling hundreds of teeth, her husband was convinced of her excellence and allowed her to join his practice. Four years later, she was his partner.
(If you want to know more about her fascinating career journey, you can find more information on her at the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame.)
2. In 1866, Lucy Hobbs Taylor became the first woman to graduate from dental college—Ohio Dental College.
She started her career as a schoolteacher, but desired to become a dentist. However, because of her gender, she was denied entry into several dental schools. After Dr. Samuel Wardle agreed to give her an apprenticeship, she opened her own practice.
Due to Taylor’s outstanding work with the Iowa State Dental Society and the American Dental Association Convention, she was able to enroll in the Ohio College of Dentistry.
According to the Kansas Historical Society, she was also the first woman in the world to earn a doctorate degree in dentistry.
3. In 1890, Ida Gray Rollins was the first African-American woman to earn a dental degree in the United States.
African-American women showed incredible courage and determination. She had a practice in Ohio, then later moved to Chicago. In addition, she was vice president of the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago. There was also extensive work with the Phyllis Wheatly Club, an organization that supported the only African-American women’s shelter in Chicago.
You can read more about her outstanding career.
4. M. Evangeline Jordan limited her practice to children. As a result, she was a pioneering founder of pedodontics.
One of her great contributions was recognizing that children needed to have a different treatment approach than adults.
5. Fanny A. Rambarger was the second American woman to earn her doctorate degree in dental surgery.
In her Philadelphia practice, she treated women and children only.
6. It wasn’t until 1861 that Sweden finally passed a law that permitted women to become dentists.
American women weren’t the only ones who faced challenges. Women around the world had to show intense determination to establish a career in dentistry.
7. Rosalie Fougelberg made headlines in Sweeden
Speaking of Sweden, Rosalie Fougelberg was the first woman to take advantage of this change. She became the first Swedish dentist in 1866.
8. The Women’s Dental Association began
In 1892, there was another landmark development for women in dentistry: The Women’s Dental Association of the United States was established.
9. The first female delegate was another pioneer
Maude Tanner was the first female delegate recorded by the American Dental Association in 1920.
10. First female president of the ADA
It wouldn’t be until 1991 that the American Dental Association had its first female president, Geraldine Morrow. She had a practice in Anchorage, Alaska, and was also the first female trustee of the ADA in 1984.
There’s Much More to Women in Dentistry
As far as the contributions of women to the dental profession, we’ve only just scratched the surface. Around the world, women of all races and nationalities continue to break barriers and pursue excellence.
Want to know more? Check out this timeline of women in dentistry.
Diatech: A Business Run By Women
It’s one reason we’re proud to be a women-run business dealing in high-quality dental gold diamond burs, sterilizers and orthodontic tools in addition to many more products and tools.
Check out our daily specials, and thank you for supporting women-run businesses!
Immediately Resolve Your Sterilization Issues
Proper instrument sterilization techniques are vital to keep your patients safe. Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself facing challenges of keeping clean instruments ready at a busy dental practice. To assist you and your patients, we’ve compiled some simple ways to enable you become more efficient during the sterilization process.
Clean instruments immediately after a procedure—even if you have sterilized instruments ready.
All instruments must be cleaned before they go into an autoclave and are sterilized. However, if you don’t clean them immediately, they’re likely to get dried-on debris that will be much harder to remove later. If your practice is too busy to clean the instruments in a timely fashion, one solution is to use an enzymatic ultrasonic solution or use an enzymatic spray gel. This loosens any biological matter, making instruments easier to clean later.
However, be aware that certain liquids should not be used in chemical sterilization because they can damage your instruments. Refer to your manufacturer’s information for specific guidelines.
Increase efficiency by making sure your instrument processing area is clearly and physically divided into sections.
The Centers for Disease Control is very clear that all practices should have these processing areas clearly separated. This should include areas for:
- Cleaning dental instruments
- Sterilizing dental instruments
- Preparing and packing the instruments
- Storing the instruments in post-steralization bags
If it’s not possible to have a physical separate space, make sure they are properly labeled and the employee processing the instruments has specific training on how to prevent cross contamination. (Centers for Disease Control.)
Periodically verify your sterilization cycles and use the sterilizer properly.
Spore tests or biologic indicators can help ensure that your sterilization cycles are functioning properly. The temperature and time should not be interrupted during the cycle. Don’t open the sterilizer door during the cycle, and don’t overload it.
Pack your tools correctly.
Don’t place too many instruments in a package. Also be sure that you’ve placed the packet either paper up, sideways or paper down depending upon the particular model you have. Also, use packaging material that’s appropriate for the method of sterilization.
Diatech offers a wide range of sterilization items
From cleaners and disinfectants to advanced ultrasonic cleaners, the Diatech promise of quality spans across our entire inventory. Contact us to learn more about how we can help your practice. With same-day shipping and excellent customer service, we stand behind every product.
At Diatech, we manufacture superior and innovative products for the dental industry… for the dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, orthodontist, endodontist and lab technician. We stand behind our promise of uncompromised quality and the best in competitive pricing.
The Best Way to Organize Your Dental Tools
Perhaps you’ve heard this buzzword floating around businesses, medical practices or among CEOs:
“Kaizen.”
This is a Japanese term that roughly translates as “continuous improvement.” It involves examining all processes throughout an organization and asking how it could be better or more efficient. A simple example would be to put instruments or tools that you use most often closer to you or placing supplies in a location that is most convenient to the relevant area.
How does the principle of kaizen help your dental practice?
Organizing your dental tools can shave seconds or minutes off of each appointment. At first glance, that may not sound like much.
However, multiply those seconds and minutes over a week, month, or year, and they add up quickly. In a competitive environment, simple organizational improvement can help you operate at peak efficiency without sacrificing quality customer service. In addition, efficient organization helps eliminate stress. A huge part of this process is having your dental tools organized where they can be easily reached.
Six tips on how to organize your dental tools for maximum efficiency
1. Regularly check to be sure tools in the sterilization area are organized.
It’s easy to simply get the job done and forget to organize. However, ensuring that the sterile tools in barrier bags are immediately available will go a long way toward helping your dental practice’s overall efficiency. Of course, all expired products must be disposed as per state and federal laws, but you should also consider getting rid of products/pieces you never use, which will free available space for more common items.
2. Avoid storing tools on countertops.
Only store items where they are meant to be stored. For example, placing procedure tubs on countertops in treatment rooms is not efficient, and it often this makes it harder to find smaller products and missing instruments. Having a place for your tools off of your countertops, keeps your instruments sterile and ready for your next patient.
3. Implement color coding.
There are few things more frustrating than searching through tubs to be sure you have the right tools for each process. You can color code your instruments with rings and your tubs according to the type of procedure. This increases efficiency—you will automatically know that blue tubs are for fillings, for example. It also greatly reduces stress, particularly on busy days.
4. Use instrument cassettes.
This can dramatically increase efficiency by placing all items needed to set up for the procedure in one location. These cassettes can then be customized according to each dentist’s preferences. While these cassettes may seem bulky, they will ultimately save you time in the long run because you will be assured that you will not need to search for tools at the last minute.
5. Organize your burs.
A series of random burs in storage blocks make it harder for the dentist to find what he or she is looking for, so it’s important to ensure that every type needed is available. It’s also useful to place every bur needed on the dentist’s side of the patient. In addition, you should also consider using a bur storage cabinet designed so you can tell at one glance which products need to be reordered or replaced.
6. Be sure to keep your instruments sharp.
Using a dull tool slows the procedure and can produce less than satisfactory results. Always be sure that your cassettes and tubs have new or sharpened instruments. It’s also useful to have an area designated for tools that need to be sharpened so you never select a dull one by mistake.
Our materials can help you become more efficient
Diatech specializes in providing some of the longest- lasting burs and equipment in the industry, and our efficient shipping means that you’ll get your items on time and within your budget.
We stand by our products unconditionally, and by eliminating the middleman, we provide the best value and competitive pricing on the market. Contact us so we can help your practice maintain maximum efficiency through quality instruments.
At Diatech, we manufacture superior and innovative products for the dental industry… for the dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, orthodontist, endodontist and lab technician. We stand behind our promise of uncompromised quality and the best in competitive pricing.
Sources:
Six Sigma. “Five Reasons to Implement Kaizen in Non-Manufacturing.” Online.
Pure Silicone Lubricant Spray, 16 oz.
Essential for lubricating instruments that are dry heat sterilized. Will not burn off and carbonize like petroleum distillates. Food grade product is odorless and non-toxic.
Safety Data Sheet: 48031E DSL-16
Diatech DSL-16 Silicone Lubricant Spray, is engineered for superior performance, this versatile silicone spray is designed to provide long-lasting lubrication and protection across a wide range of applications. Whether you’re working with hinged dental/medical/salon instruments, delicate machinery, household appliances, automotive components, or even craft projects, the DSL-16 ensures smooth operation and extends the lifespan of your equipment.
Key Features:
– High-Performance Lubrication: The Diatech DSL-16 delivers exceptional lubrication, reducing friction and wear on moving parts, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
– Water-Resistant Formula: This silicone spray forms a durable, water-resistant barrier that protects against moisture and corrosion, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
– Temperature Tolerance: With a wide operating temperature range, the DSL-16 performs reliably in extreme conditions, from freezing cold to scorching heat.
– Non-Staining and Odorless: The clear, non-staining formula leaves no residue, making it perfect for use on fabrics, plastics, metals, and more. Plus, it’s odorless, ensuring a pleasant user experience.
– Versatile Applications: Suitable for a variety of applications, including automotive parts, door hinges, locks, chains, conveyors, and more. It’s also safe for use on rubber, vinyl, and other sensitive materials.
– Easy Application: The convenient spray can design ensures precise application, allowing you to target hard-to-reach areas with ease.
– Net Weight: 16 oz (454 g)
– Color: Clear
– Water Resistance: Yes
– Non-Staining:*Yes
– Odorless: Yes
Applications:
- Medical: Food-grade lubricant for hinged instruments including hemostats, pliers, wire cutters, distal end cutters, or instruments that get dry heat sterilized.
- Automotive: Ideal for lubricating door locks, hinges, sunroofs, seat tracks, and rubber weatherstripping.
- Household: Perfect for quieting squeaky doors, windows, drawers, and sliding glass doors. Great for use on garden tools and small appliances.
- Industrial: Suitable for conveyors, machinery, tools, and equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.
- Hobby & Craft: Excellent for model building, crafting, and maintaining delicate mechanisms.
**Directions for Use:**
1. Shake the can well before use.
2. Ensure the surface to be treated is clean and dry.
3. Hold the can upright and spray from a distance of 6-10 inches (15-25 cm).
4. Apply a light, even coat on the desired area.
5. Allow to dry for a few minutes before use.
**Safety Information:**
– Keep out of reach of children.
– Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
– Use in a well-ventilated area.
– Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and open flames.
Experience the power of precision lubrication with the Diatech DSL-16 Silicone Lubricant Spray. Keep your equipment running smoothly and efficiently with this high-performance solution, designed to meet the demands of both professionals and DIY enthusiasts.
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