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.
Every October during Dental Hygiene Month, HuFriedyGroup shines a light on dental hygienist leaders from around the country who are making unique and powerful differences in the field. Not only are they stepping up to meet the needs of their roles, but these champions of dental hygiene are exceeding them. We asked dental professionals nationwide to highlight the best and brightest among them. Read on for a dose of inspiration!
For decades, instrument reprocessing guidelines for dental practices have differed from those in larger healthcare settings. However, a new AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) Working Group began working in 2021 to create guidelines for dental instrument processing based on best practices in the ST79 standard used in healthcare facilities.
In some industries, the principles of Lean have been part of the landscape for a long time. But the concept of Lean can also be applied to your dental practice to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability.
As fall and winter approach, practices should review and adapt protocols in preparation for flu and respiratory illness season, and any uptick in COVID cases. It’s important to note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now aggregates and reports COVID-related hospitalizations instead of COVID transmissions, making it a lagging indicator.
It’s Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM), and there’s no better time than now to brush up on ways to support patient safety in the dental chair. That means shining a light on what you and your team need to know to protect yourselves and your patients, starting with a refresher on infection risks.
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.
Applied to permanent molars, sealants can reduce the risk of cavities by 80%. But, what about deciduous teeth … and the caries that can sometimes show up? When it does, it’s common for parents to be upset and worried. And that anxiety can easily pass along to the child.
So, how can you help both parents and their children have a positive dental experience, even when the dentist finds a cavity?
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