Portable Dentistry Tools and Materials

Since I qualified in 1982 we are more aware of our dental plaque, which we now rename as oral biofilm. The best way to improve it is to mechanically clean it. These are some products that may help — tap a product to buy it, and watch the video to see why.

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Portable Dentistry Tools and Materials

  • Tooth varnish illustration for the silver diamine fluoride section

    Advantage Arrest® 38% SDF

    Silver diamine fluoride is a minimally invasive material used by dental professionals. It can be particularly useful when conventional restorative treatment is difficult. Not for carers to apply. Advantage Arrest is supplied in the USA for use by licensed healthcare professionals. Check current UK regulatory status before purchasing or using it in Great Britain.

  • Easy Denture removable denture product

    Easy Denture

    Easy Denture is a US self-fitting “boil-and-bite” full denture system promoted as a backup, temporary or longer-term option. Care-home residents may have complex medical, cognitive or oral-health needs. Denture suitability, fit and ongoing use should ideally be reviewed by an appropriate dental professional.

  • Medit i600 intraoral scanner with laptop

    Medit i600 Intraoral Scanner

    A lightweight digital scanner for recording teeth, oral structures and suitable denture workflows without conventional impressions. Particularly useful for portable dentistry and care-home services. UK rental: about £295 + VAT / month. These products are shown as examples of useful innovation and do not constitute an endorsement, prescription or instruction for use. Dental professionals and care providers should confirm current product availability, regulatory requirements, professional scope, training, indemnity, infection control, consent and clinical suitability before use.

  • MouthWatch intraoral dental camera

    MouthWatch Intraoral Camera

    A small intraoral camera can capture clear images inside the mouth and make it easier to share what is seen with a dental professional. Best used within an agreed clinical pathway, with appropriate consent, infection control and secure handling of images.

  • Three-sided toothbrush cleaning teeth

    Triple Bristle Toothbrush

    A three-sided powered toothbrush designed to clean the front, back and biting surfaces together, potentially making assisted brushing easier. As with any toothbrush, choice should be based on the resident’s comfort, ability to tolerate brushing and individual oral-care needs.