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.

What is a TIA-4953 compliant amplified telephone?

The amplified telephone industry has relied on their own methods to measure the volume control gain, tone control and other acoustic parameters of their products.  This has made if very difficult to compare one manufacturer’s phone with another manufacturer’s phone.  … Continue reading

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“SuiteHeart” & “SweetHeart” Deals!

Happy Valentine’s Day (whatever)!  Although it is a totally made-up Hallmark-marketing opportunity, there are some real audiology-related products and promotions associated with this anointed holiday theme that may pique your interest. Oaktree Products offers a really cute Sweetheart alarm clock from Sonic Alert … Continue reading

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What is New At Oaktree Products for 2013 – guest post by Alison Dees

As the Marketing & Product Manager at Oaktree Products, one of my responsibilities involves updating the product catalog in preparation for the new year.  By now, most of you should have received your 2013 Oaktree Products catalog in the mail; since … Continue reading

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Happy Founder’s Day!

As an audiologist, today serves as a special day in my professional life.  Twenty-five years ago today, Dr. James Jerger and 31 other audiologists met in Houston, TX  to discuss the need for a national organization of, by and for audiologists. … Continue reading

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One Year of Hearing Instrument Moisture Protection in A Small Package!

The makers of the popular Dry & Store Global II and Zephyr have introduced a new, very easy-to-use hearing instrument dehumidifier now available at Oaktree Products, Inc.  The Dry Caddy is a passive dehumidifier composed of a Dry Caddy Jar and packaged with six (6) Dry-Discs.  The Dry-Disc is a powerful molecular … Continue reading

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ZipTip Kits Available for Audiology!

The popular ZipTips, previously sold only by the “each”, are now available in two convenient kits.  The Sizing Kit is comprised of 12 individual tips (either all RIC or all Thin Tube) with one of each tip size (small canal and medium canal) and one of … Continue reading

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Checklist of Opportunities

As suggested by last week’s guest blog post by Geoffrey Cooling, considering new avenues for ancillary revenue is part of every successful clinic’s blueprint.  Identifying potential sources of additional revenue not only offers the business a means of generating additional … Continue reading

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Your Strategy for Success in 2013 – guest post by Geoffrey Cooling

Success in life requires planning and the necessary knowledge to make good decisions; this applies not only our personal life, but to our professional life as well.  With the beginning of every new year, it is important to reflect on past business performance in … Continue reading

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