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Alan Schneider, DDS, Periodontist. Beverly Hills, CA: Proxi-Tip™
“Finally, a product that makes home oral
hygiene easy and effective, especially for those that find it difficult
or impossible to floss.
My patients show an immediate improvement in oral health!”
Robert Claypool, DDS, Restorative Dentist and Implantologist, Fresno, CA: Proxi-Tip™ and Proxi-Floss™
“With these great product offerings' from
AIT Dental, my patients eagerly maintain compliance because they are
easy to use. Significant improvements
in gum tissue health have been realized with their regular use. I highly
recommend Proxi-Tip™ and Proxi-Floss™ to my patients.”
Jill Rethman, RDH, BA has over 20 years experience in the dental hygiene profession. A graduate of Ohio State University, Jill is Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Practical Hygiene. Her articles have been featured in the Journal of Practical Periodontics, Aesthetic Dentistry, and Dentistry Today. Appointed to the American Academy of Periodontology's Task Force on Dental Hygiene, she is a visiting Clinical Instructor at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Dental Hygiene. Jill can be reached at: (808) 239-07973, email: grethman@hotmail.com.
AIT Products:
"While many oral hygiene products are being developed today, few are as innovative and patient friendly as those manufactured by AIT Dental. Patients who use Proxi-Foss and Proxi-Tip are thrilled to have devices that are effective AND easy to use. As a result, compliance and motivation are high. I can recommend these products without hesitation, knowing they can truly help improve oral health."
Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, BS graduated with a BS degree and honors from the University of Maryland, and has recently been inducted into the International Who's Who of Dental Professionals. She is the current Secretary/Treasurer of the California Dental Hygienists' Association, and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Journal of Practical Hygiene. Kristy owns Educational Designs, a company which provides consulting to both, dental companies in the area of education and marketing, as well as dental groups in formatting and managing continuing education, annual sessions, and securing corporate funding. She also lectures nationally to dental groups on new products and technology for clinical practice, homecare and maintenance. Kristy can be reached at: Educational Designs 30 Eagle Place, #24 San Ramon, CA 94583 Tel: (925) 735-3239.
AIT Products:
"The use of dental floss with my patients is dismally low. Only 2-10% floss on a daily basis. Interproximal care needs to evolve to a more effective and easy means. The Proxi-Tip by AIT provides a consistent and safe way for patients to effectively remove plaque interproximally. The soft brush-like rubber tip is replaceable and easy for patients to use. This is a welcome addition to the oral hygiene devices available, and is also safe to use around dental implants, aesthetic restorations, and orthodontic appliances."
Lynn D. Terraciano-Mortilla, RDH is a graduate of the dental hygiene program at the Sate University of New York at Farmingdale. In addition to clinical practice, she lectures and publishes internationally on dental implant care and maintenance. She is the Executive Director of the ADIA & PM (Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries & Practice Management) and has achieved their highest recognition, Fellowship. Lynn may be reached at (813) 818-8219.
Implant-Prophy+TM:
"Finally, implant instruments created for ease of use by dental hygienists and specifically designed to scale dental implant abutments and restorations correctly. The ability to remove tenacious calculus and easily adapt in areas of tight tissue, makes these instruments indispensable in the care and maintenance of dental implant and their restoration. The Proxi-Tip and Proxi-FlossTM are exceptional oral hygiene adjuncts. The benefits of gingival stimulation and plaque removal in easy to use devices can only increase patient compliance. The flexibility and effectiveness make them indispensable the care and maintenance of dental implants and restorations."
Trisha E. O'Hehir, RDH, BS received degrees in Dental Hygiene and Higher Education from the University of Minnesota. She is currently the Consulting Editor for RDH Magazine, and Editor of Perio Reports Newsletter. Co-founder of the Perio-Data Company, Trish also authored the textbook "Compendium of Current Research". In her 30 plus years as a hygienist, Trish as practiced both in the U.S. and Switzerland, and has received the 1991 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Minnesota, School of Dental Hygiene, along with the Warner-Lambert/ADHA Excellence in Dental Hygiene Award.
Proxi-Tip: "My favorite AIT product is the Proxi-Tip, which is much easier to use the floss. It's ideal for reaching between the teeth where gum disease starts. It's time we had high-tech products to replace old-fashioned dental floss for periodontal patients, and Proxi-Tip and Proxi-Floss are those products!"
Implant-Prophy+TM:
"Finding the right implant instruments can be a challenge. Scientific research findings have shown that the AIT Implant-Prophy+ plastic dental instrument system to be not only easy to use, effective around implants, but also a favorite of the clinicians who tested several brands."
Gail Bemis, RDH with over 18 years experience, Gail has served as past ADHA President, President-elect, 1st & 2nd Vice President, Chair of the Institute of Oral Health, and Treasurer of her local component. Currently, the Owner/Director of Synergy Seminars, which provides continuing educational courses to dental hygienists, and is employed full-time in a private practice setting. Gail can be reached at: Synergy Seminars, (520) 772-1164.
AIT Products:
"As a clinician, I am impressed with the quality, durability, and design of the AIT Proxi-Tip. It allows easy access to difficult interproximal spaces, while providing comfortable cleansing ability. As a presenter, I encourage course participants to recommend the Proxi-Tip and Proxi-Floss to patients, and advocate the dental hygienist's utilization of the Implant-Prophy+kit. Great products contribute to great service and improved oral health."
Joseph A. Blaes, DDS-Editor, Dental Equipment and Supplies. Dr. Blaes has a general practice in the St. Louis area. He is known for his expertise in the dental materials and techniques and his innoative systems designs. He writes and lectures on "how to Increase Productivity and Profitability." He may be reached at: (314) 434-6808.
Implant-Prophy+TM:
"This is a plastic dental instrument system designed for safe and effective debridement of implants, root sensitive areas, and around composites and vereers…If you have been looking for instruments to use around implants and with your beautiful cosmetic restoration, look no further."(Excerpts from "Dental Equipment and Supplies", January/February 1998).
Valerie Sternberg Smith, RDH, BS, graduated Fairleigh Dickinson University, and is a surgical assistant in a private periodontal and implant practice. Valerie is on faculty at New York University, College of Dentistry in both the Implant Department and the Dental Hygiene Department. She has lectured extensively on the long term preventive care of implants.
Implant Prohy+TM: "I like the Gracey configurations, it looks and feels like a real instrument."
Proxi-TipTM:
"Proxy-brushes are easy for patients to use, but the metal wire is a concern around implants. The Proxi Tip has no metal that can harm the abutment surface. This is a great aid for patients that have implant restorations."
Robert N. Eskow, DMD, MScD, is a periodontist who has been in private practice for 25 years. Dr. Eskow is a Clinical Professor in the Implant Department at New York University, College of Dentistry. He has lectured and published material on the surgical and preventive care aspect of implant dentistry.
Implant Prophy+TM:
"This instrument enables me to enter the periimplant crevice delicately. These instruments are suited for interproximal debridement."
Proxi-TipTM:
"It is an effective implement for the patient with implants due to is rigidity and therefore its ability to clean implant abutments and restorations. It is more durable than an interdental brush, and has no metal that could damage the implant abutment surface."