HYGIENISTS

	Read what the following leading dental educators have to say about PeriOptix products: Annamaria Phillips, founder of Optibridge Inc., is recognized throughout the United States as a leading expert and speaker on communication, safety, and efficiency in the workplace. She built her experience and reputation as a consultant to the dental industry, presenting customized seminars and training sessions for the continuing education of clinical staff, manufacturers and distributors. "I love my Hogies. The magnetic mounting system, dual hinge and the lightweight makes them absolutely effortless to use. It's easy to forget you even have them on. Thanks PeriOptix for bringing such a great affordable product to use as a chairside dental assistant. Every dental assistant should own a pair". - Annamaria Phillips, CDA, EFDA, MA Visit Annamarie's website at www.optibridge.com or email her at ap@optibridge.com.
	Cynthia A. Chillock, RDH, EF, AP Ms. Chillock's career has spanned over 42 years with the last 27 years limited to conservative periodontal therapy using fourhanded clinical hygiene care. She has been senior consulting editor to Perio Reports, past president of the Arizona State Dental Hygienists' Association, educational consultant to Sunstar® Butler, and a member of the DANB-Infection Control Exam committee. Currently, she is a consultant, speaker, author, advanced instrumentation and fourhanded clinical care trainer, CEO of Perio-DataTM and creator and lead singer for the Salivary Singers. Cindy resides in Tucson, Arizona, and can be reached at 520-323-5602, www.perio-data.com or www.salivarysingers.com. "I have been wearing magnification loupes since 1991. I found that between the steeper declination angle of the Hogies™ loupes and the greater illumination from the PeriStar™ light, I have much less pain in my head and neck. Another unexpected bonus was that I feel I am providing a higher quality of service to my patients because of the increased visibility. I wish I had found these products years ago."
	Nancy J. Miller RDH, BA 1-08 Nancy Miller is a registered dental hygienist with over 35 years of clinical experience including 15 years with a periodontal practice. She currently practices part-time with an excellent cosmetic/restorative dentist in Green Bay. She holds active licenses to practice in Wisconsin, Michigan and Florida. She has been published in the Journal of Practical Hygiene and Dental Economics, and presents an online CE course, Ultrasonics 101, on Dentaltown.com website. Nancy was the cover feature on mentorship in June 2007's Modern Hygienist. She is a Past President of the Wisconsin Dental Hygienists' Association, as well as having served as their Treasurer, Speaker of the House, Continuing Education Chair and Meeting Planner. She has been a state delegate to the ADHA Annual Session 4 times. "The Hogies magnetic lens system makes it a snap to pull them apart to wipe down and clean. They are stylish and comfortable, and lightweight. The Rimz model is very light, and the silicone nosepiece distributes the weight of the optics well." www.ultraconcepts1.com 920-866-3076 4689 Esther Lane Green Bay, WI 54311

Choosing a Light Source

If you presently have loupes, but do not use a light source, you will be amazed at the difference coaxial illumination will provide. You not only will be able to see finer detail and clarity than what you now see with loupes, but you will realize truer color rendition as well. The coaxial illumination (along your line of sight) eliminates shadows common with operatory lights. Once your use a portable light, you will wonder how you ever worked without one before!

When shopping for portable lights the following are important features to look for:

LED vs. Filament bulbs. Most portable lights on the market today use Light Emitting Diodes or LEDs. In contrast to filament bulbs, LEDs are semiconductor chips and have no parts to burn out or replace and will last 50,000 hours or more.

Illuminance. Foot-candles and lux are common terms for "brightness" which are measurements of the density (or concentration) of the light falling on a surface It is important to note that foot-candles and lux are dependent upon the distance between the light and object illuminated. A light that measures 8.000 foot-candles at 12 inches may only be 5,000 Fc at 14 inches. Stating foot-candles or lux without the distance at which it is measured is meaningless!

Color Temperature. Color temperature describes the color of the light emitted by the LED. Choose a color temperature between 5500 and 6500 deg, K. Lower color temperatures will have a "yellowish" light while higher temperatures will cast a "bluer" light. 5500 deg. K is equivalent to natural sunlight in color.

Battery Types. Lithium ion (Li Ion) is the most advanced battery technology available today. Li Ion batteries have a high charge density meaning they are smaller, lighter and will last longer than Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) or Nickel Cadmium (NiCd).

Battery Life. All rechargeable batteries have a useful life expectancy of about 1 to 2 years. As your battery ages, it begins to hold less of a charge –reducing the running time on a full charge. Once the running time decreases to an unacceptable level, it is time to replace the battery.

Power Pack. Most light source batteries are contained within the power pack. Most manufacturers require you to replace the complete power pack when the battery is worn out. However, these power packs are expensive to replace. PeriOptix has designed a unique power pack in which the Li Ion battery is attached externally. Therefore, when your battery needs replacing, you don't replace the expensive power pack—only the battery. And, extra batteries can be purchased for only about $60.

Replaceable Lamphead Cord. One of the most common service problems of portable lights is the cord that can and will fail after repeated bending and stretching. The Solaris is the only portable LED on the market that has a completely user serviceable cord. Should the cord fail at any time, you can simply remove two small screws and replace it.

Intensity Control. Make sure your battery pack has an intensity control that will allow you to control the intensity of the light.

Mounting Clips. Most lights have mounts that can be attached to all loupes or optional headbands.

Other Accessories. If you work with composites or resins, be aware that all lights will prematurely cure them. You can turn your light down or off, or use an optional amber filter. The PeriOptix composite filter will not cure composites and it transmits 70% more "safe" light than any other filter on the market.

Choosing the Right Loupe Choosing the perfect loupe for you has never been easier. Just follow these 3 easy steps for a perfect match. Step 1: Choose your magnification. If you haven't owned loupes before, start with the lowest power you need. Most start with a 2.5x. Remember, as the magnification increases, the field of view, focal range and light transmission decreases.

The 250 Series is the ideal general purpose optic. The 250 will provide a magnified view of approximately 2.5 times the object size and a field of view encompassing the entire mouth. Most first time loupe users start with the 250 Series. The 300 Series is an ideal optic for those who have worked with a 2x or 2.5x and are wanting to step up in power. The 300 provides a view of the entire quadrant and has an excellent depth of focus. The 350 Series is the highest magnification available in a compound lens design. The 350 is an excellent choice for dentists and surgeons requiring high magnification in a lightweight loupe.

Step 2: Choose your working distance. All loupes are preset to focus at certain distance and objects will remain in focus within a range of about 4 or 5 inches around that point. PeriOptix loupes come in 4 working distances: Short (10-13") Regular (12-15") Long (14-17") and Extra Long (15-20"). Step 3: Choose your frame style. PeriOptix offers a wide variety of frame styles and colors to suit your budget from our top of the line Hogies to the newest Rimz sport frame. All are lightweight comfortable and come with a 30 day trial period and unmatched warranty. Prescription lenses can be added to the Hogies and Ultralight Titanium frames.

Listed below are meetings of interest to Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants:

	Date	Meeting	City, State	PeriOptix Booth	Speaker
	JUNE
	June 20-21, 2008	American Dental Hygienist Association	Albuquerque, NM	206
	JULY
	July 10-11, 2008	Pacific NW Dental	Seattle, WA	739
	July 17-19, 2008	AGD	Orlando, FL	306
	July 26-28, 2008	National Dental Association	Detroit, MI	115
	July 31-Aug 2, 2008	RDH Under One Roof	Chicago, IL
	AUGUST
	Aug. 2 2008	"The Joy of Ultrasonics", RDH Under One Roof	Chicago, IL		Nancy Miller, RDH, BA