Author Archives: AU Bankaitis

About AU Bankaitis

A.U. Bankaitis, PhD is a clinical Audiologist with extensive clinical, research, and business experience within the hearing industry. She is Vice President of Oaktree Products, a multi-line distributor of audiology supplies and screening/diagnostic test equipment. Dr. Bankaitis created this blog to educate her colleagues and providers in the hearing health care industry on viable product solutions for their patients and/or clinical practice.

Amplivox Otowave: Riding on a Wave of Popularity

The Amplivox Otowave is a versatile tympanometer offering screening and diagnostic options for office and/or mobile testing. It comes to no surprise that it has been a popular equipment choice for providers in 2024. Whether a seasoned audiologist, clinician in … Continue reading

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Take the fear out of irrigation

Ear irrigation is a cerumen removal method that uses water to flush ear wax out of the ear canal. It is an effective method for removing cerumen although inherent limitations of syringes, manual spray pumps, and smaller, portable irrigation systems … Continue reading

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Treasure Trove of Specials from Oaktree Products

Oaktree Products just launched a redesigned web page showcasing “special products” worth checking out. The featured products appear in dedicated sections of the web page because they are special for different reasons, offering something for everyone: Whether you’re looking for … Continue reading

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Audiology on the Move….

Audiology is certainly on the move. More and more audiologists seem to be incorporating mobile services within their clinical practice. Owners wanting to differentiate their audiology practice are adding mobile services to bring hearing care directly to the patients’ homes. … Continue reading

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Use your CORE to Navigate Solutions

What is the best way to identify amplified stethoscope solutions for your hearing instrument wearing patients? Invest in a 3M Littmann CORE Amplified Stethoscope and have it ready to demo in your office. Why? Most medical professionals want to stream … Continue reading

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Spread the Audiology Word

October is Audiology Awareness month, a month dedicated to generating audiology awareness and the importance of good hearing health to the general public. It’s also a perfect opportunity to educate other healthcare professionals about hearing loss and balance, and the … Continue reading

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Redux: available NOW at Oaktree Products (at an incredible price)

Here’s the value proposition: reduce effort spent on moisture-related hearing aid repairs while making your patients believe you are a miracle worker! That’s the sentiment among providers who dispense and service hearing aids that invested in and currently use the … Continue reading

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Find Your Audiometer Resource

Looking for an audiometer but don’t have the time to pare down options? Check out the Find Your Audiometer resource page to browse Oaktree Products’ expanding offering and quickly narrow down your search. Three main buttons systematically populate audiometers according … Continue reading

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