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.

Bluetooth Home & Office Phone Solution for Everyone

Have you been looking for something that would turn your home or office phone into a Bluetooth phone to allow for hands-free conversation via other compatible Bluetooth devices such as headsets, hearing aid streamers or neckloops? Better yet, were you hoping this … Continue reading

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A Plan for Fun!

Today is OAKtoberfest, an annual employee-appreciation event that takes place every October at Oaktree Products, Inc. Every employee of Oaktree Products works really hard and remains dedicated to providing the highest level of service to customers day in and day out. As a small token of … Continue reading

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Product Designed to Alert Patients of Emergency Signals

As a public service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides an “all-hazards” radio network, broadcasting weather and emergency information for all types of hazards including natural (earthquakes, avalanches), environmental (chemical releases, oil spills), and public safety (AMBER alerts, … Continue reading

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Audiology ToTT: Retention Clip Solution for RIC/RITEs

“Does anyone know of a hearing aid retainer that will work with a receiver-in-the-canal (RIC) and/or receiver-in-the-ear (RITE) for my adult patient?”  That is a question I hear asked more and more these days. A hearing aid retainer is an accessory that attaches to … Continue reading

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All This Noise About Noise! – guest post by Laurie Wells

“Kids these days!  What about their hearing? Surely they must all be going deaf!!”  How many conversations like this do we audiologists have each day with our patients, clients, neighbors and friends? The demise of the next generation’s hearing due … Continue reading

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Vote on the next Oaktree Products Catalog Cover!

It is that time of year again! Based on the tremendous success of last year’s poll, we are once again calling upon all awesome people of the universe to decide the next cover of the 2014 Oaktree Products catalog!  Choose the ONE catalog cover you like the most from the three … Continue reading

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Changes to Hamilton CapTel Program for Audiologists

Per the recent ruling by the FCC (Order FC 13-118), audiologists need to be aware of changes that may impact how patients with hearing loss can obtain a Hamilton CapTel telephone. Since May of 2013, patients with hearing loss were able to obtain … Continue reading

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Heine Mini 3000 Otoscopes – All Models NOT the Same

Three different Heine Mini 3000 Pocket Otoscopes are currently available; while they differ in price, it is important to appreciate what it is you are paying for in order to make the most informed decision about your next pocket otoscope investment.   The three pocket otoscope models listed in order … Continue reading

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