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17Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | July - August 2014 hygiene tribune For more information about Philips Sonicare DiamondClean or the Philips Sonicare range, including copies of clinical stud- ies, visit www.mea.philips.com/e/ oralhealthcare/ar Contact Information Philips introduces its best brush yet, Sonicare DiamondClean, helping users achieve brushing brilliance every time By Philips D ubai, U.A.E - Phil- ips is proud to pres- ent the new Soni- care DiamondClean – a brush that takes sonic tooth brushing to its most sophisticated level and which delivers Sonicare’s best clean yet removing up to 100% more plaque in hard to reach places than a manual toothbrush. Sonicare DiamondClean harnesses Philips Sonicare’s patented sonic technology to produce a powerful dynamic cleaning action for a difference users can see and feel. It is gen- tler on teeth and gums than a manual toothbrush, helping to keep teeth stronger and health- ier for longer. Philips Sonicare gently whips toothpaste into an oxygen-rich foamy liquid and directs it between and behind teeth and along the gumline- where plaque bacteria flourish. Sonicare DiamondClean is clinically proven to remove up to 100% of plaque from hard to reach places and to improve gum health in just 2 weeks. It is also clinically proven to whiten teeth in 1 week ; and its gentle technology actually helps pro- tect against gum irritation and recession to help reduce sensi- tivity. Now is the perfect time to give your teeth the celebrity treatment and switch to Soni- care to really experience the difference. The brush is able to deliver a unique whole mouth clean feeling thanks to its five brush modes that allow you to tailor your brushing according to your needs as well as your den- tal professional’s advice. The brush modes range from: • Clean – the standard mode for a whole mouth clean • White – removes surface stains to whiten teeth • Polish – brightens and pol- ishes teeth to bring out their natural brilliance • Gum Care – gently stimu- lates and massages gums • Sensitive – an extra-gentle mode for sensitive teeth Highly charged DiamondClean’s chrome base also features a unique charg- ing glass that can be used for mouth rinsing, but also incor- porates the latest in inductive charging technology to charge the toothbrush as it rests in the glass – making it stylish enough to display in the most fashion- forward bathroom. Not only is Sonicare Diamond- Clean Philips’ most advanced brush yet, it’s also our most easy to use and stylish. Dia- mondClean’s power handle has a ceramic finish and a chrome accent ring highlights the el- egant neck of the brush. The technology in the handle is hidden so that the sleek matte white finish of the brush is un- cluttered by electronic visual displays. Only when the on but- ton is pressed are the brushing modes illuminated to reveal the array of options. These are then simply se- lected by scrolling down using a one button action. When travel- ling or on the go, Sonicare Dia- mondClean is de- signed for conve- nience with users being able to keep their brush fully charged using a revolu- tionary USB travel case that can be plugged into almost any lap top computer and saves the hassle of having to pack plugs and adaptors. But only the most intrepid travellers need worry about this advanced feature as Sonicare DiamondClean holds an impressive three weeks charge. Brilliant cut Sonicare DiamondClean brush heads also sport a new diamond-cut tuft formation to provide you with an even more efficient brushing expe- rience. The uniquely designed diamond bristle heads have 44% more bristles than Philips Sonicare’s standard sized Pro- Results brush heads, providing you with both superior plaque removal and whiter teeth. The heads come in two sizes – Stan- dard and Compact – for focused cleaning in areas of special need, for orthodontic patients and those with smaller mouths. > Page 20 How much do you care for your hands? ByBeverleyWatsonRDH, KingsCollege,London L ONDON, UK: It is understood that out of many professions Dental Hygienists are in the high risk category of suf- fering from Repetitive Strain Injury RSI or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS. This article aims to evaluate ways to re- duce this strain by using the Ultra Sonic Scaler USS as much as possible and by choosing the most beneficial hand instru- ment on the market today to reduce this risk. Two widely used brands of Hand instruments are to be evaluated as a comparison, LM DuraGradeMax and American Eagle XP Technology. Method: Online research pub- lications. Conclusion: After reviewing the information from both LM and American Eagle instru- ments, It was found that some parts of the LM information in Figure 3 was not able to clearly state what it was trying to prove. Yet with electron mi- croscope photographs and the Rockwell hardness test proves the hardness of the cutting edge of American Eagle instru- ments. Objectives: To determine the best ways a Dental Hygienist can avoid RSI or CTS through- out their career. This will in- clude exercises’ and what to be aware of when choosing ergonomic hand instruments for hand scaling, such as the comparisions LM DuraGrade- Max and American Eagle XP Technology. The criteria will be judged on the handles light- weight quality, the best grip and the need for sharpening. Introduction: RSI Repetitive Strain Injury or CTS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome“Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a general term used to describe the pain felt in muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and overuse” This clearly describes a Dental Hygienists average working day, the repetition of the same movements. RSI can affect different parts of the body the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrists and hands. For the pur- pose of this article the focus will be on the wrist and hands. Four common causes of RSI: 1. Repetitive activities 2. Doing a high-intensity activ- ity for a long time without rest 3. Poor posture or activities that require work in an awk- ward position 4. Holding the instrument USS or hand scalers with the wrist is bent. It is best to keep the wrist in line with the arm not at an angle compressing the meridian nerve (Figure 1). Signs and symptoms can vary but the most common are: pain, aching or tenderness, stiffness, throbbing, tingling or numb- ness, weakness and cramp. Figure 1. The repeated activity can compress the median Nerve travelling through the Carpal Tunnel. Figure 2. Examples of stretch- ing exercises to perform be- tween patients. Figure 3. Examples of treat- ment options for RSI or CTS when the strain has become chronic, and simple exercises are inefficient. XP Technology American Eagle DuraGradeMax LM steel ²Specially filtered titanium nitride/stainless steel alloy not a coating but infused. ³Rockwell hardness test most steel instruments 58- 60, XP 89, Diamond 100 Strokes 1500 XP – 1,500 other Hardened steel alloy by thermo-mechanical heat treatment, controlled gas atmosphere and cryogenic processing. Figure 7 shows its durability out lasts any other instrument including XP Technology. Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7FROM THIS TO THIS