Monthly Archives: January 2011

Earplugs that fit in your wallet!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Disposable foam earplugs are typically available in cylinder or bullet-shaped styles that must be rolled and compressed prior to insertion into the ear canal. One relatively new earplug product offers unique packaging that may be appealing to some of your patients. Mack’s Roll-Up … Continue reading →

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Telephones with Remote Troubleshooting Capabilities

Posted on January 25, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Wouldn’t it be nice if ALDs could troubleshoot themselves when patients experience difficulty using them when they aren’t in your office? Several amplified telephones from Clarity are equipped with the latest innovation in product support that enables customer support representatives to … Continue reading →

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Sweet Treats for your Pediatric Patients!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Put a smile on faces of your pediatric patients with some great little reward ideas! Have some kid-friendly “I had my hearing tested today!” stickers available to give to your patients for a job well done during an audiometric assessment or cochlear implant mapping.  The … Continue reading →

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Free Tools to use with your Hearing Aid Patients

Posted on January 18, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Cleaning hearing instruments the right way is important; simply wiping them with a tissue or using a brush to clean the surface is not enough. The ear is a dark, warm, moist place where bacteria and other germs, some good and some … Continue reading →

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Pretty Neat NeoZoline Cerumen Removal Instruments

Posted on January 13, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Oaktree Products offers a unique line of NeoZoline cerumen removal instruments in both stainless steel and disposable options. The stainless steel NeoZoline Alligator Forceps have been annodized in a non-reflective powder coating, resulting in a black-colored instrument. The advantage of the coating is that it will absorb light, … Continue reading →

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Comfort Contego – HAT worth checking out!

Posted on January 11, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

The Comfort Contego is one of my favorite personal listening devices not only because of its sleek design, but because it offers so much versatility. As shown on the left, the unit is comprised of two components: 1) the receiver (far left) and 2) the … Continue reading →

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Get back to the Grind!

Posted on January 6, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Getting back into the grind after the holidays may sometimes be challenging! When it comes to dispensing hearing instruments, getting back into the “grind” may be easily achieved with a few key tools. A variety of blue and white grinding … Continue reading →

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Check your mail for the 2011 OTP Catalog!

Posted on January 4, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

The new 2011 Oaktree Products catalog just went to press and is scheduled for delivery starting around the second or third week of January! The impressive Angel Oak Tree of John’s Island (near Charleston), South Carolina graces the cover of this year’s catalog, a … Continue reading →

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