AIRFLOW® BLOG
Success Stories, Tips, Tricks & More
The PIEZON No Pain Promise
Discover why EMS PIEZON® No Pain technology continues to be at the forefront of dental technology today.
Guided Biofilm Therapy: What is it, and why do I need it?
Guided Biofilm Therapy is vastly superior to conventional biofilm removal with hand or power instruments. Karen Davis BSDH, RDH explains why.
Why is PIEZON® my tool of choice?
The EMS PIEZON® is well known and widely used because of the gentle yet very effective treatment. 3 reasons why it's my favourite tool.
Overcoming the Ortho Oral Health Challenge
GBT is a professional cleaning process that focuses on individual patient diagnosis and risk assessment in order to achieve optimal results.
Erythritol:
A Sugar Substitute Makes a Career for Itself in Dentistry
Erythritol is known as an agent for sweetening calorie-reduced food. However, it also has positive effects on the composition of oral biofilm.
How to Classify a Dental Emergency
and Tips on At-Home Oral Care
Whilst your dentist or dental hygienist is observing social distancing at home, they are still there for you in emergencies.
To Disclose or Not To Disclose
At university we learned about plaque disclosing and used it on every patient but once I went into private practice I stopped doing it.
Plaque Bacteria Prove No Match
for Guided Biofilm Therapy!
45-year-old healthy female patient with no relevant medical history was diagnosed with generalised chronic periodontal disease.
The Ergonomic Benefits of
Guided Biofilm Therapy
During the career of a dental health professional, the risk of a work-related musculoskeletal disorder is considerable.
The Orthodontic Patient
From Hell to Heaven with GBT
If you’re anything like me, my heart would sink a little when I would see that a teenage patient in active orthodontics was booked to…
How To Introduce AIRFLOW® Dental Spa To Your Practice
I started my career with no AIRFLOW device and introduced it into a practice where I treated patients for 5 years the traditional way.
From Implant Woes to Implant Nirvana:
My GBT Journey
At university, my exposure to patients with single tooth implants was very limited, let alone patients with full mouth reconstructions.
The Success Story of:
AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder
We come in contact with powders on a regular basis, never the wiser. Upon closer inspection, we will realise that powders are very complex.
Guided Biofilm Therapy:
An Up-To-Date & Practical Approach for Routine Prophylaxis
Preventive care has now become based on two pillars, domestic (at home procedures) and professional prophylaxis in the dental office.
Erythritol Powder:
Broad Implications for Creating Better Oral Health
My job and the patient experience became a lot easier once I shifted appointment protocols to remove biofilm first with low-abrasive powder.
Reigniting the Passion for Prevention
Eighteen months ago, I recognised I was burning out. After 23 years of practice, my days felt approach was losing subjectivity.
Guided Biofilm Therapy:
A Novel Concept in Prophylaxis
The conventional way of carrying out prophylaxis is effective in preventing periodontal diseases, but not without its shortcomings.
Why Visit the Dental Hygienist?
By having a dental hygienist or OHT in the practice, more time can be allowed for your preventative care appointments.
