Our 10,000 dental instruments and product solutions are sold in over 100 countries, and we have over 900 employees representing and growing our brand around the world. Headquartered in Chicago, we have offices and distribution centers in Italy, Germany, China, and Japan, and a sales force spread over 30 different countries.
Hu-Friedy’s mission is the same today as it has always been – to help dental professionals perform at their best. In order to do that, we have to be at our best, too, because better dentistry starts with us - and we take that responsibility very seriously.
Want to offer nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation to your dental patients?
Nitrous oxide offers a perfect way to put adults and pediatric patients at ease during procedures. It can also serve as a good revenue generator.
For many dental professionals, the question comes down to which solution makes the most sense.
Dental instrument sterilization has always been a priority for dental practices, but the pandemic further highlighted the need to protect patients and staff from disease and infection. Instrument sterilizers play a critical role in maintaining infection prevention, which means they must always be in good working order.
Did you know a hygienist spends 2 hours per day on average power scaling? With so much usage and often a different insert for many procedures, you must regularly evaluate your inserts to ensure they continue functioning properly. Ultrasonic inserts combine the power, efficiency, and comfort you need to treat a wide range of patients, but they can also be delicate. Below is a checklist to help you properly use, care for, maintain and therefore extend the useful life of your Ultrasonic Inserts.
With more areas recommending or requiring dental unit waterline (DUWL) testing, the pressure is on dental practices to prove that their treatment water meets current industry standards. It’s important that dental practices follow protocols as outlined in accompanying equipment and product Instructions for Use (IFUs) to achieve the most accurate results.
In any health care environment, patient comfort is incredibly important. While hygienists are highly trained with this in mind, technology can make it even easier to ensure your patients are relaxed when in the chair. In fact, when dental offices stay up to date on the latest technological advancements, it assures patients they’re getting the highest level of care and comfort.
With the state of Washington changing its dental waterline testing requirements as of Dec. 1, the writing is on the wall: Scrutiny around waterline quality is tightening and the monitoring of procedural water in dental practices must be considered part of regular dental infection and prevention control office practices.
Regardless of where your practice is located, all dental professionals have an obligation to ensure that their treatment water meets current potable water standards.
National Dental Hygiene Month gives us all the opportunity to celebrate the dedicated and hardworking dental hygienists across the country. The latter often gets overlooked. Dental hygiene has always been a taxing profession both on the mind and the body. And hygienists who scale by hand instead of using ultrasonics may be noticing a few more physical aches and pains, especially if hand scaling.
With the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients continue to be reluctant to visit dental offices. Over 10% of patients – both adults and children – have delayed health care, including dental care, despite admitting the need for care.
Oral care, like most other major disciplines, finds itself navigating the uncharted waters resulting from the COVID-19 global health emergency.
The pandemic has greatly affected the way in which dentistry is practiced, placing an even greater emphasis on infection prevention and control protocols as a means of minimizing disruptions in care delivery.
Technological innovation can be an effective solution here.
In the world of dentistry, small improvements can make a big difference. The same can be said for dental instrumentation - a small detail may have a major impact on your ability to conduct a procedure with ease and efficiency. Consider the decisions you make when selecting the appropriate hand instrument for a procedure – the shape of the working end is certainly important, but so is the weight of the instrument, the surface of the handle which you feel while gripping it, and more.
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