Leveraging Star Power for an Elite Performance

No one wants to stop mid-procedure to switch out their handpiece,” said Dr. Christina Tran, a general dentist at Coastal Valley Dental in Santa Maria, CA, where she practices alongside her husband, Dr. Anthony Nguyen. She emphasized, “When it comes to your daily workflow and providing patient care, the speed and efficiency of your handpiece are extremely important.”

With previous handpieces, she and Dr. Nguyen can recall constantly needing to replace the handpiece turbines. However, since using the Star 500 Elite handpiece from DENTALEZ, she has found a solution that keeps treatment moving without a hitch.

“A fast and efficient handpiece is needed to make sure every appointment runs smoothly,” Dr. Tran said. “Maximizing our workflow is very important to us, and this handpiece helps with that.”

Smooth, Fast, and Efficient

Designed with an impressive 39 watts of power, the Star 500 Elite air-driven handpiece cuts dentin and high-strength ceramic with ease. This allows clinicians to maintain the control and safety expected from air-driven handpieces, while benefiting from a performance that rivals electric handpieces and provides responsiveness, precision, and confidence.

“With more power, prepping teeth is faster and more efficient,” Dr. Tran said, finding the handpiece particularly useful during crown and bridge procedures. “Cutting is very smooth with no jumping or stopping, even when cutting through crowns, and it is a little quieter than other handpieces I’ve used.”

Additionally, the Star 500 Elite includes a swivel design with an anti-retraction valve, preventing the backflow of water into the delivery unit; a small head size, improving access and patient comfort; a multi-port spray for keeping the bur cool during debris removal; as well as cool-spectrum LED fiber optic illumination for optimal visibility.

When used with a compatible Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader system, the handpiece may also leverage Aeras Intel—a cloud-based tracking and reporting software that manages critical information about handpiece usage, sterilization, warranty, and maintenance data. This patent-pending and embedded RFID technology helps reduce the burden on office staff by automating manual recordkeeping and then transforming it into decision-making information.

Lightweight and Low Maintenance

“My staff and I also appreciate how easy the handpiece is to maintain,” Dr. Tran added. The Star 500 Elite features exclusive LubeFree technology, which saves time and effort that would be otherwise spent on maintenance protocols. When necessary, easy in-office turbine replacement ensures minimal downtime for the practice.

Lastly, the Star 500 Elite weighs only 48 grams, reducing hand and wrist fatigue while providing exceptional balance and stability. “I have small hands, so I appreciate the grip and how lightweight it is,” Dr. Tran concluded. “I can prep teeth in all quadrants with ease.”