The earplugs automatically changes output levels as sound input levels change. As environmental sound becomes unsafe, the earplugs lower sound to safer levels.
“One of our first questions was how can we reduce the chronic annoyance of the dental hand piece, suction, and laboratory sounds, without blocking our communication with patients and staff? We sought to provide a solution to this serious, yet unaddressed occupational hazard. We have too many colleagues who have acquired hearing loss over years of practice, and wanted to prevent that from happening,” said Sam Shamardi, DMD, periodontist and founder of Dental Innovations.
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