We are pleased to announce Ascentcare's recent award of US Patent 11,737,739 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office! Granted August 29, 2023, this patent covers several innovative features of our VacuLUX Isolation Mouthpiece. Namely, the patent covers a feature unique to the VacuLUX mouthpiece: two set of flaps, wherein the front flaps are narrower than the rear flaps. Further claims of the patent cover a liquid rollover edge along the narrower front flap. What are the benefits of these patented features? According to Inventor and Ascentcare CEO, Austin Ritter, “some other dental is ..read more

Ascentcare's Saliva Sidekick As a Dentist, you want to be able to provide the most good for the most patients you can each day. Efficiency is key in your practice, and great Dentists like you strive towards maximum efficiency daily. True four handed dentistry is a graceful and efficient routine for ensuring your patient gets the treatment they deserve. Six handed dentistry can also have its benefits and you may be asking yourself if the sixth hand is necessary for peak efficiency in your office, and if it is worth the cost of added personnel. Ascentcare's Saliva Sidekick saliva ejector tube ho ..read more

The VacuLUX™ HVE Adapter offers a simple solution for your suction, isolation and illumination needs. This one-piece adapter connects to your standard HVE hoses or valves and works with Isolite® or DryShield™ mouthpieces. When coupled with our powerful HyperLUX™ Light Engine, intense illumination floods your controlled work area. Advantages of Illuminated Isolation Using isolation mouthpiece systems provide you the optimal work area through suction and isolation. Several tasks are achieved in one product: aerosol and splatter reduction, high-suction evacuation, saliva ejection, mouth propping ..read more

Ascentcare's Bite Buddy mouth prop system is unlike any on the market. With interchangeable attachments, this mouth prop can quickly transform to meet your many needs throughout a single procedure, or an entire day. There's no question why dentists everywhere are loving this system. But what about their patients? Read on to learn why your patients will be glad you chose the Bite Buddy mouth prop system. What do patients want in a dental office? The Bite Buddy mouth prop system makes giving your patients the best care and keeping them happy easy. Many surveys have determined several qualities ..read more

The powerful light engine that illuminates all Ascentcare's lighted dental instruments. The HyperLUX light engine provides intense illumination for multiple dental instruments in multiple areas of your practice. Brighten your work area by magnetically coupling to any one of Ascentcare Dental Product’s illuminated dental instruments, easily directing light to both challenging work areas and difficult areas to diagnose. Features of the HyperLUX: Bright. High-power CREE XP-L HI LED with 6,000 color temperature and three brightness levels: 140K, 60K, 13K lux. Long Battery Life. Up to 30 hours o ..read more

The dental hygiene instructors warned us My classmates and I were allowed to assist each other in dental hygiene school when we placed dental sealants, but the instructors would often say, “In the real world, you won’t have an assistant to help you, so you better get used to working alone!” I had no reason to disbelieve them, but it didn’t make sense. Sealants need proper isolation My first employer, to my delightful surprise, wanted the assistants to help me place sealants, and lucky for me, they always did. She understood (and cared) that placing high quality sealants required uncompromised ..read more

Making the switch from disposable mouthpieces can save your practice thousands. Our autoclavable mouthpieces will last for 50 uses or more, especially when cared for properly. This equates to just 50¢ per use or less! The VacuLUX™ autoclavable mouthpiece was designed for simple sterilization, with an easy-to-access interior and minimal crevices. Be sure to follow the user guide for complete sterilization instructions. VacuLUX™ autoclavable mouthpieces are made of proprietary, pure, high-temp medical silicone designed to withstand repeated sterilization via autoclave. However, ALL silicone wil ..read more

Changes Ahead in Safety Protocol for Dentistry Face-to-face communication along with exposure to body fluids, saliva and bioaerosols produced during routine procedures put dental clinics in one of the highest risk categories for transmission and contraction of infectious diseases. COVID-19 has given rise to both a necessity and desire for changes to safety protocol in your dental clinic in order to ensure safety for your patients, your staff and yourself. From setting the appointment to checking out, what changes will your patients notice that when they walk in the door that show them you are ..read more

What's in a mirror? Ascentcare's Radical Reflector is more than your average mirror. This instrument has everything a dentist wants, beginning with quality, accuracy, and intense illumination. Read to learn about the features and benefits of this must have addition to your chairside table. 1. Superior PureHD Mirror Technology It all begins with a superior mirror. Ascentcare's Radical Reflector features mirror technology that outshines standard rhodium mirrors to offer you an enhanced field of vision and a more accurate clinical image. Ascentcare's PureHD mirror, used on the Radical Reflector ..read more

Every good dentist understands the repercussions that dental anxiety has on a patient's oral health care. Anxiety leads to avoiding dental care which leads to increased oral health problems leading to dental pain which in turn, leads to more anxiety. Reducing dental anxiety with pediatric patients is especially important for laying the foundation for a lifetime of proper oral health. Research has shown many beneficial practices to help reduce pediatric anxiety in the dental chair. Ascentcare's line of products help reduce anxiety in all patients, but especially pediatric patients. Read on to ..read more