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.

HearTECH Expo: Get Ready for a Unique Experience at AAA 2020 in New Orleans

Posted on November 13, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

In recent years, there has been a noticeable physical void at the American Academy of Audiology’s annual convention as some manufacturers made the decision to depart the exhibit hall. This is why you need to be aware of the interactive … Continue reading →

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2020 AAA Conference April 1-4, New Orleans: REGISTRATION, HOTEL & STUDENT INFORMATION

Posted on November 7, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

REGISTRATION: REGISTER NOW REGISTRATION RATES & DEADLINES ACCOMMODATIONS CANCELLATION POLICY HOTEL: LIST OF HOTELS, RATES & DISTANCE FROM CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINES STUDENTS SAA CONFERENCE (Wednesday, April 1 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm) VOLUNTEERING AT AAA

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New Case Gets Leg Up on Hearing Aid Protection

Posted on August 6, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

Hearing aid pouches made of soft material come in handy, but they offer limited protection to hearing instruments when not residing in the ears. Even plastic cases from hearing aid manufacturers, while durable, come short of what some patients want … Continue reading →

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Take Your Practice to the Next Level!

Posted on July 29, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

The best way to learn how to grow your private practice and take it to the next level is to learn from a someone who has built and sustained a successful private practice. Gyl Kaswurm has owned and operated Professional … Continue reading →

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Local Smoke Alarm Program Established by Pediatric Audiologists

Posted on July 16, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

“Hear the Beep Where you Sleep” is a national campaign by the National Fire Protection Association focusing on ensuring every room used for sleeping in a residential home has a working smoke alarm. The majority of residential fire fatalities occur … Continue reading →

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Most Important Action Once Hearing Instruments Dispensed

Posted on July 9, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

While many of today’s hearing instruments have been designed for water resistance, moisture is not your friend. It remains difficult to protect hearing devices from moisture build-up without routine care. The most important action once hearing instruments are dispensed is … Continue reading →

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Work Practice Controls At Your Fingertips

Posted on July 3, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

I receive at least a couple of inquiries per week from audiology colleagues, asking how to “clean” something before re-using it in the clinic. These are appropriate and relevant questions as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires facilities … Continue reading →

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Advanced Ear Protection for Little Ears that “Grow”

Posted on June 25, 2019 by AU Bankaitis

HearMuffs are noise cancelling headphones specifically designed to accommodate a wide range of infant and toddler head sizes via the patented GrowBand. Reversible and machine washable, the GrowBand enables HearMuffs to grow with the child, providing a secure fit from … Continue reading →

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