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.

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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Thirty Years of AIB – guest post by Joseph Sakumura & Gina Lorenzetti

The American Institute of Balance (AIB) is a privately held, global healthcare company specializing in the evaluation and treatment of dizziness and balance disorders in children and adults, headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida. Founded by Richard E. Gans, PhD in … Continue reading

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Next Generation Welch Allyn MacroView

The popular Welch Allyn MacroView head has been redesigned, offering a more compact head with improved features than the original. The next-generation LED MacroView Basic offers a larger viewing area (3x instead of 2x) and 5x magnification. The extended focal … Continue reading

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COVID-19: Key Mask Updates for Audiologists

The CDC recently updated their consumer webpage (January 14, 2022 updates) to reflect new mask recommendations to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2. This update received a lot of press although it targets consumers and remains separate from mask guidance for healthcare … Continue reading

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Seize the Day with an Amazing Otoscope/Ear Light Bundle

Looking for a meaningful gift for an AuD student you may be supervising? Take advantage of this special Luxamed offer from Oaktree Products while supplies last….because once stock is gone, the offer is gone.

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