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.

New Oaktree Products 2019 Catalog on the Way!

The new 2019 Oaktree Products catalog will start making its way to you! Look for it in the mail in March or grab your own copy at the American Academy of Audiology Convention in Columbus, Ohio in the exhibit hall at … Continue reading

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Amplified Stethoscope Bullet Points – Quick Reference Guide

Configuring a hearing instrument with an amplified stethoscope comes with inherent challenges. Currently, there is no magic bullet offering an easy, straightforward solution. Furthermore, the two configuration options offering the most promise in terms of a working solution are either … Continue reading

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Popular Ear Light Gets Awesome Makeover!

About 5 years ago, my blog post “Shed Some Light on New Ear Light” introduced the LED Ear Light. For the past five years, it has been the number one selling ear light at Oaktree Products not because of the … Continue reading

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Where are YOU turning to during these disruptive times?

The hearing industry landscape has drastically changed over the past several years, particularly for the independent private practice owner.  Access to hearing aids has become ubiquitous; in addition to the internet, consumers can go to Costco, SAMs Club, CVS, and … Continue reading

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ZPower Batteries now available at Oaktree Products

ZPower recently partnered with Oaktree Products to allow dispensing audiologists and hearing instrument specialists to purchase size 312 ZPower replacement hearing aid batteries for the ZPower Rechargeable System directly through Oaktree Products. The ZPower Rechargeable System (sold separately by hearing … Continue reading

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Database of PSAP and OTC Performance Potential

The profession of Audiology has been subject to recent legislative scrutiny, resulting in traditional service-delivery model disruptions.  While hearing instruments remain the gold standard for treating hearing loss, alternative amplification options in the form of Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) … Continue reading

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Rethink, Reimagine & Revisit Your Clinical Practice Experience

Do you find yourself wondering how to take your clinical practice to the next level and really make it grow? Take advantage of the upcoming opportunity to learn from the best in the audiology business this Fall. Dr. Gyl Kasewurm … Continue reading

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Hottest Product from 2017 You Gotta Know About

While this hearing instrument dehumidifier is not new to the 2018 Oaktree Products catalog, the PerfectDry Lux (item# 00016) resonated with many of our customers (and their patients) last year, resulting in skyrocketing demand. The PerfectDry Lux first appeared in … Continue reading

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