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Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | September-October 20144C < Page 1C 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, UAE - Philips is proud to present the new Sonicare Dia- mondClean – 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 har- nesses Philips Sonicare’s pat- ented 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 selected by scroll- ing down using a one button action. When travelling or on the go, Sonicare DiamondClean is de- signed for convenience with users being able to keep their brush fully charged using a rev- olutionary 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. Optometrist Rune Oerts OD, MSc Ph. +45 21 24 97 98 info@exam-vision.ae Contact Information ing of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek’s microscopes considered the first practical microscopes, and the biological discoveries for which he is famous. Anton Van Leeu- wenhoek was the first to see and describe bacteria (1674), yeast plants, the teeming life in a drop of water, and the circulation of blood corpuscles in capillaries. During a long life he used his lenses to make pioneer stud- ies on an extraordinary variety of things, both living and non- living, and reported his findings in over a hundred letters to the Royal Society of England and the French Academy. What are the different types of Loupes the dental profession can buy? • Hygienist and Dentists use both of their hands while performing dental procedures, dental loupes are binocular and usually take on the form of a pair of glasses. Some dental loupes are flip-up types, which can easily be re- moved from your eyesight by flipping them up the two small cylinders, in front of each lens of the glasses. Other types are in- set within the lens of the glasses called TTL systems. (Though The Lens) In that way you will get closer to the eye! • A typical magnification for use in dentistry is from 2.0 x till 2.5 x, but dental loupes can be any- where in the range from 2.0 x to 8.0 x. • The most common types of lens system inside the loupes are the Galilean or Kepler (Prism) system. What happens long term if you don’t wear Loupes? • Nothing, you cannot alternate with your eyes whether you use loupes or not. The only thing could be that you will miss out on improved treatment quality and ideal treatment ergonomics enhancing motor skills to im- prove the ability of maintaining the right posture. Performing minimally invasive dental pro- cedures with ease and precision are possible today with the use of magnification in dental practice. What are the benefits of wear- ing Loupes? • Many Hygienist and Dentists use loupes to better scrutinize things in their patients’ mouths in order to make a better diag- nosis. Loupes are also used in order to perform a more precise level of treatment; while drill or cleaning teeth on a millimeter scale, magnification can en- large the view of the teeth, per- haps making it easier to inspect teeth for decay or see things that ordinarily would not be seen without magnification. • There are three principal rea- sons for adopting magnifying loupes for dentistry: to enhance visualization of fine detail, to compensate for the loss of near vision (presbyopia over 40ys) and to ensure maintenance of correct posture. Can there be any side effects to wearing Loupes? • Use of magnification devices (oranyopticallygroundlenswill not adversely affect vision in the short or long term. Some people will initially experience some post-use blurring, eyestrain, or headache, but this should only occur in the beginning after initial use and not persist for more than a few days. Your vis- ual perception will adapt to the magnification change. If long term problems persist, return to your prescribing doctor for a checkup. Surgical telescopes have been used for the last 30 years by dentists, ophthalmolo- gist, neuro-surgeons, plastic and vascular surgeons! To date, there are no known adverse ef- fects from any form of surgical magnification • The only “side effect” could be that by using high quality loupes they are addictive and you very quickly get used to see thing much better and there no turn- ing back!