Prevention Made Easy
ACCLEAN products are designed to make preventive services more efficient, with a color-coded, 3-stage system that brings value and convenience
In her 18 years of practice, Jackie Laliberte, RDH, has come to appreciate the importance of using products that not only perform well, but that also provide a positive patient experience without overburdening the hygienist. That certainly holds true for the tools used during critical preventive procedures such as cleaning and polishing.
For example, an ergonomically correct hygiene handpiece helps to reduce strain on the wrist, hand, and fingers, boosting user comfort and helping to prevent injury. Ergonomics is just one reason why Laliberte is pleased with Henry Schein’s ACCLEAN Hygiene Handpiece 2, which was introduced last year. The handpiece is compact and lightweight, with a gear design that allows for excellent torque and vibration-free operation.
“I’ve had a great experience with the ACCLEAN Hygiene Handpiece 2,” said Laliberte, who practices at Natick Dental Partners, Natick, MA. “It’s lightweight, which is very important to us hygienists in regard to overall wrist health. It’s sleek and runs smoothly and quietly with great torque. The 360-degree swivel is smooth.”
Dr. Nancy Jo Soporowski, a pediatric dentist in the practice as well as a lecturer and author of numerous journal articles in her specialty, also lauded the ACCLEAN handpiece. "The shape, size, and weight make it comfortable to use and allow for easy performance of the prophy procedure," she said.
Products Deliver Efficiency & Value
The handpiece is just one example of how the ACCLEAN family of preventive products has been improved and expanded to serve the needs of the hygiene community. Henry Schein rolled out the new-look product line following research and interviews with hygienists about pain points and how their work could be streamlined.
Serving as a one-stop shop for preventive and at-home oral hygiene, ACCLEAN is divided into 3 stages of care that are color-coded for quick and easy identification: Clean & Polish, Treat & Protect, and Home Care. The family features many products that hygienists have come to know and love over the years, but with a fresh new look.
When it comes to preventive care, Dr. Soporowski stressed the need to use products that enable a positive experience for patients as well as for dental team members. "It is extremely important to use high-quality products that make it easier to do our jobs correctly, quickly, and comfortably—all with the goal of achieving the highest quality of care and providing a comfortable patient experience," she said.
ACCLEAN products have helped the practice deliver on that goal, meeting the demand for quality, efficiency, comfort, and value.
Smoother Procedures
Products in the Clean & Polish stage cover everything from ultrasonic scaling and chairside floss to prophy angles and pastes.
“It is extremely important to use high-quality products that make it easier to do our jobs correctly, quickly, and comfortably.”
—Nancy Jo Soporowski, DMD
“The nonslip grip is helpful, and it’s very easy to access those hard-to-reach areas, such as the maxillary posterior buccal, and it's easy to use on pediatric patients,” Laliberte said.
She is also pleased with the ACCLEAN Prophy Pastes. “They are smooth and seem less gritty for the patient, all while still remaining effective at removing surface stain,” she said. “There is little to no splatter. It comes in a variety of flavors and grits for your specific patient needs.”
The newest member of the Clean & Polish family is the ACCLEAN Ultrasonic Scaler, which has been deemed a DPS Best Product by a team of evaluators. With dual-frequency technology (25K and 30K) that automatically detects inserts to quickly integrate with existing equipment, the scaler weighs only 1.3 pounds. It is designed with simple, user-facing ergonomic controls, and a cruise-control feature that can reduce operator strain.
Keeping Patients Healthy
ACCLEAN Treat & Protect products are designed to sustain oral hygiene after the visit, and range from fluoride products to a hydrophilic, easy-to-apply pit-and-fissure sealant. A key player on this patient-friendly team is ACCLEAN 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish Brush & Tray System, which sets on contact with saliva and dries to a natural tooth color. The varnish—which comes in convenient unit-dose packaging with an application brush—delivers a smooth and even application.
Typically given to patients with gingivitis, ACCLEAN Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse is formulated to reduce tissue inflammation, bleeding, and plaque buildup. And, of course, it tastes good.
Wellness and Whitening
Home Care offerings support wellness routines and encourage patient compliance, with products including dental picks and easy-to-use floss, flossers, and floss threaders. A full line of high-quality toothbrushes— including new and improved handles, brush heads, and bristles—serves all patient needs.
Two new products add to the positive experience at home. ACCLEAN Desensitizing Gel features a professional strength formula that reacts quickly with saliva to mineralize on the tooth’s surface, helping to rebuild protective enamel and reduce sensitivity.
And for quick whitening on the go, ACCLEAN Professional Dissolvable Teeth Whitening Strips are formulated with 10% hydrogen peroxide to brighten smiles with no chair time required. With a refreshing mint flavor, the strips dissolve within 15 minutes, leave no messy residue, and can be worn twice a day for 14 days.
Outstanding Preventive Care
At the end of the day, Dr. Soporowski reports that ACCLEAN has been a valuable partner in preventing disease and promoting optimal oral health among patients.
