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.

Happy 20th Birthday Oaktree Products – guest post by Sassy B. Kemp

Posted on July 4, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Twenty years ago, a little company called Oaktree Products was founded in 1992 by Robert J. Kemp in the basement of his Chesterfield, MO home.  As Product Manager in the Marketing Department at  Marion Laboratories, Bob was responsible for overseeing Debrox, a cerumen softening product produced … Continue reading →

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No More Rude Awakenings!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Oaktree Products is excited to offer the new LARK Wake-up Wireless Wristband System!  Think of it as a silent “un-alarm” clock with a sleep sensor that displays a visual summary of your sleep patterns. Designed by sleep experts, the patent-pending technology nudges … Continue reading →

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Serene Renew Hearing Aid Dryer – Great Option for Hearing Instrument Wearers

Posted on June 20, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

The ReNew Hearing Aid Dryer is an affordable and effective dehumidifier designed to remove moisture that inherently builds-up inside hearing instruments. This product uses heat to remove the moisture.  With a specially designed vented lid, residual moisture escapes from the unit, eliminating the need for a … Continue reading →

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Release of Upgraded Hamilton Captel 840i Worth a Look!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

The newly released Hamilton Captel 840i Caption Phone replaces the original 800i series and truly represents an appropriate telephone option for any patient with hearing loss.  As with the original 800i version, the new Hamilton Captel 840i Caption Phone not only works like a traditional … Continue reading →

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Amplifier Apps for Consumers with Hearing Loss: Are They Worth It? – guest post by Samuel R. Atcherson

Posted on June 6, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

In the Fall of 2010, I was approached after class by Josh Spann, one of my Au.D. students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. In class, we had been talking here and there about various Apple and Android … Continue reading →

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Kids Learn to be Boss of their Hearing Loss

Posted on May 30, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

I’m the Boss of my Hearing Loss is a great little book written by Amy Kroll, MS, CCC-A designed to empower little kids to be involved participants in their own aural rehab process.  With lively animations created by Tom Heimann, the book shares with … Continue reading →

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Obscure Items that Crack Me Up!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

As an employee at Oaktree Products for close to nine years, I am familiar with most of the 4,000 or so products that we offer.  Occasionally, I will come across some obscure item and think to myself “What is this?” quickly followed by “Seriously, have … Continue reading →

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Inexpensive Headlamp with Magnification

Posted on May 16, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Looking for an inexpensive headlamp that provides illumination and magnification?  Check out the new Megaview LED Loupe available at Oaktree Products, Inc.  The Megaview LED Loupe offers a relatively bright LED light that runs on three AAA batteries (included).  In … Continue reading →

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