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. Dr. Bankaitis created this blog to educate her colleagues on viable product solutions for their patients and/or clinical practice.

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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Lighted Curette with Rechargeable Light Source

Love your lighted curettes but tired of losing your light source? Check out the LightBeam, a disposable lighted ear curette system for professionals equipped with a rechargeable LED light source. While in the charging base, the light source will glow … Continue reading

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Thanks to Three B.K.’s

The following is an excerpt from my speech delivered during the Honors & Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 31, 2022 while accepting the 2022 Samuel F. Lybarger Industry Award from the American Academy of Audiology. I have had some time to … Continue reading

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New Solution for Your Ultrasonic Machine

Due to recent increased EPA restrictions, many manufacturers have moved away from private label bottling their chemicals.  The bad news? This has affected the very popular Audiologist’s Choice Ultrasonic Disinfectant Concentrate. After exhausting every option, this product is no longer … Continue reading

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NEW: Audiologist’s Choice Aud-Gel

Oaktree Products has introduced a new product within the Audiologist’s Choice flagship brand. Audiologist’s Choice Aud-Gel is a greaseless lubricant designed to make insertion of earmolds, hearing aids, custom ear plugs, hearables, and other earpieces easier. As a lubricant, Audiologist’s … Continue reading

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