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Isolite dryfield illuminator Industry News DENTAL TRIBUNE | June 201014A In addition to boosting the LED Smart Stick’s light output by 100 percent, the engineering team at Isolite Systems made improvements to the structure and strength of the polycarbonate lens, improved the self-regulating cooling technology and made the electronic component almost completely resistant to water/spray. To learn more, call (800) 560-6066 or visit www.isolite systems.com. DT The Isolite dryfield illuminator is an innovative dental isolation tool that combines the functions of light, suction and retraction into a single device, solving many of the frustra- tions that dental professionals deal with on a daily basis. Isolite gently holds the patient’s mouth open, keeps the tongue out of the working field and guards the patient’s airway, all while continu- ously evacuating saliva and excess moisture. The super-soft Isolite mouthpiece used with the device makes for a more comfortable experience for the patient and allows dental profes- sionals to complete procedures on average 30 percent faster. Latex-free Isolite mouthpieces are available in five sizes and position in seconds to provide complete, com- fortable tongue and cheek retraction while shielding the airway. Recently, the company debuted an even brighter, more technically advanced LED Smart Stick for the Isolite. The LED Smart Stick is a key component of the Isolite system and hosts the system’s light source, cooling technology and illumination settings. AD (Photo/Provided by Isolite) Tell us what you think! Do you have general comments or criticism you would like to share? Is there a particular topic you would like to see more articles about? Let us know by e-mailing us at feedback@dental-tribune.com. If you would like to make any change to your subscription (name, address or to opt out) please send us an e-mail at database@dental-tribune.com and be sure to include which publication you are referring to. Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to six weeks to process. Fight oral cancer! Prove to your patients just how committed you are to fighting the disease of oral cancer by signing up to be listed at www.oralcancer selfexam.com. This website was developed for consumers in order to show them how to do self-examinations for oral cancer. Self-examination can help your patients to detect abnormalities or incipient oral cancer lesions early. Early detection in the fight against cancer is crucial and a primary benefit in encouraging your patients to engage in self-examinations. Secondly, as dental patients become more familiar with their oral cavity, it will stimulate them to receive treatment much faster. Conducting your own inspection of patients’ oral cavities provides the perfect opportunity to mention that this is something they can easily do themselves as well. You can explain the procedure in brief and then let them know about the website, www.oralcancerselfexam. com, that can provide them with all the details they need. If dental professionals do not take the lead in the fight against oral cancer, who will? And in the eyes of our patients, they likely would not expect anyone else to do so — would you? DT