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Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | June 2016 B3 INDUSTRY NEWS Ad Cleaning and disinfecting Sensors should be thorough- ly cleaned after each use with the recommended dis- infectant only. Check the user’s guide to ensure proper disinfectant tech- niques. For example, Sirona recommends using Cavi-Wipes pre- moistened towelettes to disinfect the Schick 33 sensor. Follow the instructions on the back of the cleaning product, but when wiping down the sensor and cable, make sure to wipe toward the sensor head or the sensor connection to prevent cable damage. Proper storage It is best to store the sen- sor on a wall-mounted holster in a safe and dry location. This keeps it out of the way and minimizes the risk of damage. Place the sensor into the hold- er and loosely drape the cable around it once to keep it from kink- ing or coiling. Do not hang a sensor by the cable. This will cause damage that can compromise the sensor’s capabili- ties. Finding the right technology for a prac- tice requires research, investment and care. As more dental professionals imple- ment digital intraoral radiography into their practices, dental assistants should be sure to not only become educated on proper use, but also proper care. This awareness will help take the investment that much further. Mary Ann Rupertus has been with Sirona Dental for nearly 20 years as a clinical specialist. She previously worked chairside as a dental assistant for 12 years in private practice. She may be contacted via email at MaryAnn.Rupertus@ dentsplysirona.com. “ SENSOR, page B2 As part of the largest gathering of den- tal hygiene professionals in the U.S., the American Dental Hygienists’ Association will launch a charitable fun run/walk titled In Motion: 5K Run-Walk-Fun on Thursday, June 9, at 8 p.m. in downtown Pittsburgh. Set to take place during the 2016 Cen- ter for Lifelong Learning at the 93rd An- nual Session, the race is designed to raise funds for ADHA’s foundation, the Insti- tute for Oral Health, which is committed to empowering, supporting and develop- ing education and research opportuni- ties for dental hygiene professionals. “The Institute for Oral Health is thrilled Institute for Oral Health plans 5k run/walk to host its inaugural 5K to further our mission of service, research and schol- arship,” said Kelli Swanson Jaecks, MA, RDH, chair of the ADHA Institute of Oral Health. “This event will be the highlight of the annual session, and whether you run, walk or shuffle, I invite everybody to participate in what will be the first of many memorable 5Ks to come.” Scholarships, research, access to care Proceeds from the fun run/walk will help fund scholarships for dental hygiene stu- dents, provide research opportunities for those expanding the field of dental hygiene, and support dental hygienists who donate their services to improve ac- cess to oral health care and education in their communities. Runners and walkers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the event as individuals or in teams. All participants will be treated to an “After Glow Party” immediately following the race. In addition, ADHA hosted an In Mo- tion: 5K Run-Walk-Fun Song Contest on social media, in which the song with the most votes at the end of the contest is be- ing crowned as the anthem of this year’s race. “The In Motion: 5K Run-Walk-Fun is an exciting way to engage students, exhibi- tors, friends, alumni, states, corporate sponsors and districts, all running or walking together for a great cause,” said ADHA CEO Ann Battrell. “With more funds, IOH can increase its presence na- tionwide and continue to do great work in the field of oral health.” For 5K registration information, go to www.crowdrise.com/ADHARunWalk2016. To join in the race excitement and stay updated, you can follow the ADHA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, using the hashtag #IOH5K. You can also visit Facebook.com/InstituteforOralHealth. (Source: ADHA) ADHA charitable event, ‘In Motion,’ starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 9, in downtown Pittsburgh

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