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HYGIENE TRIBUNE
The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper · U.S. Edition
June 2013 — Vol. 6, No. 5
www.dental-tribune.com
ADHA celebrates profession’s
100th anniversary in Boston
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
90th annual meeting runs June 19–25
An iconic Boston image shows stoops of residences in the South End. Photo/Provided by MOTT
The ADHA’s annual meeting — The
Center for Lifelong Learning at the 90th
Annual Session — is being promoted as
a celebration of a century in practice,
“100 Years of Dental Hygiene: Proud Past,
Unlimited Future.” The events run from
June 19–25.
With 2013 marking the 100th anniversary of the dental hygiene profession,
event organizers anticipate the meeting
being the biggest in the organization's
history.
From the first hygienists trained by
Dr. Alfred Fones in 1913 to the leading innovators of today, ADHA will extol the
progress and accomplishments of dental
hygienists in the oral health care field
over the past 100 years. Dental hygienists
from across the country and around the
world are being invited to come together
to prepare themselves to be the pioneers
that make the next century of practice as
successful as the previous one.
CLL at the 90th annual session hosts
more than 30 continuing education
courses taught by nationally renowned
speakers, with six separate career tracks
for professionals at all stages of their
career, and the possibility of earning
up to 20 C.E. hours at one event. Tracks
include clinical practice, public health,
education, research, professional development, new practitioner and a separate
student track. In addition, the exhibition
hall features more than 125 companies
displaying information and products
representing the latest in oral health.
Plenary sessions, on Thursday and Sat” See ADHA, page D4
Commentary
A simple act of kindness
survival. One of the best
speakers I’ve ever heard:
She inspires us to do what
we already know how to do
his time last year
but sometimes fail to do
I went up to Nanin between the computer
tucket island just off
entries, switching plastic
the
Massachusetts
on light handles, the wipe
coast to celebrate the arrival
down, the missing chart,
of spring. The daffodil festival
the perio readings, the reis a weekend event benefiting
Patricia
Walsh,
RDH
ferral slip, the cranky last
local charities. It allows resipatient. She inspires us to
dents and tourists alike to get
take a deep breath, forget about our “roua little silly. There are costume contests
tine” for a few extra minutes, and gather
and goofy hats for both men and women.
up strength to remember our humanThere’s a dog parade, a kid’s parade and
ness. More importantly, to remember the
an antique car parade. All of which are
humanness of our patient and the fragiladorned with, you got it: daffodils.
ity of life.
A colorful island with traditional
After hearing Eva speak, you get the
cobblestone streets, no matter what the
feeling you really might just be holding
season, a slower kinder spirit prevails on
your patient’s life in your gauze square.
Nantucket. I keep a sticker on my iPad as
After you tell the patient that you are
a reminder of this way of life to offset my
going to wrap his or her tongue up like
sometimes sterile electronic world. The
a little burrito, did you look underneath
oval “travel” sticker reads “A Random ACK
where the gauze sat? Did you take the time
of Kindness” — “ACK” being the code for
to document enough details, or better yet
Nantucket Memorial Airport.
— take a photograph? Measurements and
Eva Grayzel spoke at our local hygiene
positioning can be subjective. When you
study club recently. A non-smoker who
hear a frightening tale of misdiagnosis
was diagnosed with late-stage oral cancer,
and the misery that unfolds afterward,
she was given only a 15 percent chance of
By Patricia Walsh, RDH
Editor in Chief
T
Simpler technologies of the past, brought to mind by the Daffodil Festival on Nantucket Island
— juxtaposed with a powerful tale of oral-cancer survival — prompt Hygiene Tribune's editor in
chief to reflect on the power of touch in a high-tech world. Photos/Patricia Walsh, Hygiene Tribune
it's enough motivation to not ever ever
ever allow the patient to self-diagnose. In
other words, never saying “let us know if
it changes” or “we’ll check it at recall.”
Suspicious lesions need to be rechecked
at a later date with scheduled appointments. When we specifically tell the patient that we are performing an oral cancer check, we are telling the patient that
we care. We are also verbally emphasizing
the importance of the exam, rather than
just going through the motions. If they go
elsewhere, and the exam isn’t done, they
will remember your proper oral cancer
examination as the gold standard.
Many of us have extra bells and whistles that can be very entertaining to the
patient as an adjunct to our exams, but
the down-and-dirty is this: There is no
replacement for definitive palpitations —
the human touch.
Taking the time to roll out the lip, feel
the floor of the mouth, touch the palate
and caress the neck is so very important.
” See KINDNESS, page D5
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INDUSTRY NEWS
D2
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can mean superior
outcomes for patients
Orascoptic has loupes designed specifically for dental hygienists
For more than 30 years, Orascoptic
has been designing and manufacturing award-winning dental loupes with
the goal of improving the overall performance, safety and comfort of dentists and
dental hygienists around the world.
Orascoptic's vision is to see every health
care procedure in the world performed
with superior visualization, under the best
ergonomic conditions for the clinician, in
order to drive the best patient outcomes.
The company strives to achieve its vision through the products it brings to clinicians. Much of the inspiration behind
Orascoptic's innovative products stems
from its willingness to keep challenging
the status quo.
Company representatives say that as
long as health care professionals need superior visualization to deliver superior patient care, Orascoptic will be on the forefront of the technology that delivers such
superior visualization
Orascoptic is aware of the specific needs
of hygienists. It maintains a certified hygienist on its staff to support new product
development and help developers understand the challenges that hygienists face
throughout their careers.
Company representatives say they realize that dental professionals want to
provide the best possible care for their
patients, and the company's goal is to
empower the dental team with quality
crafted products to support that goal. The
company also understand the repetitive
stress and strain that a dental professional's body is subjected to on a daily basis.
Magnification — loupes
Orascoptic is the No. 1 loupe in dental hygiene, according to the company. It invites
hygienists to experience the difference
that high-quality optics can make for procedures.
Orascoptic's award-winning loupes set
the industry standard for high definition
loupes, according to the company. Known
for quality craftsmanship, Orascoptic
loupes deliver clear resolution over a deep
and wide viewing field.
The repetitive stress and strain that your
body is subjected to on a daily basis can
take its toll — and Orascoptic loupes are
designed to help you practice in comfort.
Research has shown that the use of loupes
has been associated with decreased back
and neck pain, as well as reduced eye fatigue.
Each Orascoptic loupe is custommanufactured for your unique working
distance, angle of declination and facial
geometry. You will be practicing in maximum comfort all day long with loupes
built just for you.
Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition | June 2013
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Orascoptic maintains a certified hygienist on its staff to support new product development
and help developers understand the challenges that hygienists face throughout their careers..
Photos/Provided by Orascoptic
The company is so sure that clients
will love their Orascoptic loupes that it
offer a 45-day money-back trial period.
All Orascoptic telescopes are also backed
by a lifetime warranty, giving purchasers peace of mind — and helping to ensure that its clients will be enjoying their
loupes throughout their careers. You are
invited to choose the magnification that
is right for you.
Orascoptic's award-winning HiRes 2 is
recognized as the top-selling dental loupe
in the U.S. and sets the standard for highdefinition loupes, according to the company. The top-selling, award-winning 2.5x
loupe boasts lightweight, high definition
optics and a generous field size.
While many loupes for hygienists compromise resolution near the edges of their
viewing field, the Dimension 3 set the
standard for edge-to-edge resolution over
a decade ago. The company describes the
2.5x-power loupe as being economically
priced and “tried and true.”
Illumination — LED headlights
An Orascoptic LED headlight could be the
perfect companion to your loupe system.
The company's headlights are designed
to make it easier to navigate your work
area and see the critical details that can be
missed with the naked eye. Your patients
can expect a more thorough exam, and in
turn, better oral health.
Dental LED headlights provide even,
shadowless lighting across the oral cavity
to enhance visualization, improve depth
of field and reduce eye fatigue.
Orascoptic used the latest in advanced
technology to create the award-winning
Endeavour headlight, a high-resolution
LED headlight system.
Endeavour is the company's lightest and
smallest light system. It combines power,
comfort, and increased illumination, delivering up to 4,000 foot-candles of white
light, while being lightweight to ensure
” See VISUALIZATION, page D4
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◊ VISUALIZATION, page D2
extra comfort. The device's low heat output ensures the safety of both practitioners and patients. It features a “gumdrop”
miniature light that delivers a high-quality focused beam for better visibility, as
well as advanced “Capacitive Touch” controls that enable easy adjustment.
XV1: World’s first and only wireless
loupe and headlight in one
The XV1 is the world’s first and only wireless loupe and headlight in one, providing
superior visualization through superior
magnification and illumination, according to the company. This new innovation
seamlessly combines Orascoptic’s awardwinning loupes with its award-winning
headlight, and enables dental professionals to deliver superior procedural outcomes with greater ease and less strain on
their bodies.
INDUSTRY NEWS
The XV1 features a lightweight and completely cableless design; and by removing
the heavy and bulky
belt packs of past
headlights,
the
XV1 is ergonomically designed for
comfort, function and
style.
All electronics are completely contained within the custom-built frame itself, so there are no visible wires or cables.
Rechargeable batteries power the XV1
for a full day's work, delivering
up to 4,000 foot-candles of
light. XV1 features ”Capacitive
Touch” controls on both temple
arms to eliminate the need for knobs or
buttons that can be bacteria traps. The
lightweight counter-balance design enables clinicians to practice in comfort all
day long, delivering superior patient care.
Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition | June 2013
The Orascoptic XV1, left, is the world's first
and only wireless loupe/headlight in one.
The Endeavor is Orascoptic's lightest
and smallest high-resolution LED
lighting system.
Ad
◊ ADHA, page D1
urday, feature public health advocate
Erin Brockovich and Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis, respectively.
Friday evening, the ADHA Institute for
Oral Health Benefit/Presidential Gala
has as master of ceremonies and host the
legendary Debbie Reynolds, star of stage
and screen in many classic productions.
Anchoring the week's wide variety of
events and special presenters is a comprehensive selection of continuing education courses presented by top speakers
from across the country — and an exhibit hall filled with information about the
latest products and innovations the oral
health community has to offer.
Tech-savvy attendees are encouraged
to download the “ADHA 2013” app (available for Android and iPhone users) to
keep up with the latest developments,
and map out their schedules.
A highlight of the exhibit is the interactive ADHA/Henry Schein Dream Center.
Participants will be able to experience
new products at six hands-on stations
staffed by company representatives.
Learning takes place at the Hynes
Convention Center in downtown Boston
from Wednesday, June 19 to Saturday,
June 22, with the annual session to follow
at the adjacent Sheraton Hotel from June
23–25. For details on the ADHA meeting,
including a full schedule of courses, visit
www.adha.org/annual-session.
About the American Dental
Hygienists’ Association
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is the largest national organization representing the professional
interests of more than 150,000 dental
hygienists across the country.
Dental hygienists are preventive oral
health professionals, licensed in dental
hygiene, who provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services that support
total health through the promotion of
optimal oral health.
For more information about ADHA,
dental hygiene or the link between oral
health and general health, visit ADHA at
www.adha.org.
(Source: American Dental
Hygienists' Association)
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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | June 2013
◊ KINDNESS, page D1
Some will thank you for the massage.
Some may not like having their tongues
depressed to see the tonsillar area. Try to
remember Michael Douglas. Beyond the
tongue is where his tumor was hidden
from routine view.
The rise of HPV lesions is in all the news
and statistically lumped into the “oral
cancer” category. The fact remains that
its occurrence is usually down beyond
the soft palate in “WNL never-never land”
(We Never Looked).
Not long ago, I had an appointment with
a well-respected ENT. For the first 10 minutes of the appointment I don’t think the
doctor ever looked up once from his iPad
while tap-tap-tapping his initial exam
and interview notes. It was obvious he
was enjoying his new toy. Electronic data
entry is a wonderful thing, but it needs to
be injected with the right amount of eye
contact.
Fortunately, my throat issue had a
simple solution. When you hear a gutwrenching tale of survival from an oral
cancer survivor such as Eva, it makes you
cherish the human touch over medical or
electronic devices. Too, it’s important for
us to remember that a computer is only
as good as the person entering the information.
I hope that any patients of mine who
may find themselves on the long and
rocky road through oral-cancer treatment and recovery will think of me as a
hygienist with compassionate eye contact who sometimes lovingly tapped on
their arm — not an iPad.
I want patients of mine to remember
me as someone who relied first on her
knowledge of normal head and neck
anatomy and secondly on the dazzle of
adjunct oral cancer detection-assistance
measures. The human touch should not
be obsolete.
Twenty-five years ago, the dentist I
worked for was absolutely giddy over his
new intraoral camera. He printed out two
pictures of a new patient’s broken tooth.
He placed one in the chart and handed
the other to the baffled patient. Her response was, “I didn’t want a picture of
my tooth; I wanted my tooth fixed.” I felt
sorry for the both of them. Whatever latest tests and devices show up in our offices to assist us in oral cancer detection,
we should not be distracted away from
the time needed for our actual physical
“hands-on” examinations.
For further information about Eva
Grayzel and her six-step screening program for oral cancer, please go to her website, www.sixstepscreening.org.
Everybody participates in the Daffodil
Festival on Nantucket Island.
INDUSTRY NEWS
D5
Reviews: Reformulated Gelato Prophy Paste
recommended by 4 in 5 dental professionals
Keystone Industries’ newly reformulated Gelato Prophy Paste has received positive reviews from the dental field.
The Gelato Paste was recently evaluated in more than 2,500 uses by 35 consultants. Overall, the paste received a 91
percent clinical rating. Forty percent of
consultants found Gelato Prophy Paste
better than other prophy pastes they had
used, and 43 percent found it to be equivalent. Sixty-three percent of consultants
would switch to Gelato Prophy Paste, and
80 percent would recommend it.
Reviewer comments included “easy
to rinse” and patients “liked the flavor
variety.” One tester said it “does not feel
gritty in the mouth.” Keystone Industries
considers the review to be significant because it strives to provide the best product possible.
According to the company, Gelato Prophy Paste provides smooth, pliable and
splatter-free application. The 1.23 percent
fluoride ion Gelato paste is described as
being effective for high-luster polishing
and stain removal, while remaining gentle enough on the enamel with minimal
enamel loss.
For convenient use and to eliminate
cross-contamination, Gelato Prophy
Paste comes in boxes of 200 individual
disposable cups. The cups include a pro-
phy ring for ease of application on the patient’s teeth. For more options, the paste
comes in 12-ounce jars (exports only).
The paste is available in four different
grits (fine, medium, course and x-course)
for various stain removal needs. Typically, hygienists use the fine grit for routine
use and the medium grit gives a little
more stain removal power. The coarse
pastes are required for removing moderate to heavy stains.
For information on any Keystone product, contact Keystone Industries at (800)
333-3131 or visit www.keystoneind.com.
(Source: Keystone Industries)
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