Dr. Blaes has a general practice in the St. Louis area. He is know for his expertise in the dental materials and techniques and his innovative systems designs. He writes and lectures on “How to Increase Productivity and Profitability.” Dr. Blaes is a member of the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration. He may be reached at joeb@pennwell.com.

Pearl - VibraJect® from ITL Dental. If you saw this product on an exhibit floor at a meeting, you probably would walk right by and not even give it a second look. In the case of VibraJect that would be a mistake.

Accourding to the manufacturer, the VibraJect removes pain from injections based on the Gate Control Theory. A bettery-operated motor is attached to a conventional syringe, causing the needle to vibrate. This vibrationstimulates the nerve ending and blocks the sensations to the brain. Sounds like a lot of hype, right? Wrong! It really works.

We have two classes of patients:

1. Those with a high pain threshold who do not fear injections.

2. Those with a low pain theshold who do fear injections.

This device will have no effect on the first ctagory of patients, but your “catagory two” patients who fear injections will love you for using the VibraJect. It is great for children. Infact, I now use it on all of my patients. After the injection, many of them ask when I am going to give them the “shot,” not realizing I already have. Give it a try; you will be amazed!

Order direct from ITL Dental by call (800) 277-0073, email sales@itldental.com for more information. Reprinted with revions to format, from December 2002 edition of DENTAL ECONOMICS Copyright 2002 by PennWell Corporation