Image courtesy of Air Techniques
Untitled Design 27 62fbbf2602c28

I have it—you want it! FlowStar Double Nasal Hood

Aug. 29, 2022
Dr. Howard Glazer reviews a promising new product or material to hit the dental industry. In this installment, learn more about the FlowStar Double Nasal Hood from Air Techniques.

“Sweet air,” another name for nitrous oxide, just got a little sweeter! The new adult and pediatric Air Techniques FlowStar Double Nasal Hoods are available in four scents for adults: Blueberry Dance, Chilla Vanilla, Strawberry Delight, and Ghost (unscented). Pediatric patients can choose from the same four scents plus an additional scent called Bouncy Bubble (bubble gum).

More "I have it—you want it!": 

As a long-time proponent of nitrous oxide sedation, I was quick to realize the attributes of this very useful and needed product. The soft inner hood is designed for a comfortable and tight seal, while the outer hood minimizes excess nitrous oxide leakage in the treatment room. Both the single-use and multi-use autoclavable hoods are latex free and compatible with other double-tube scavenging circuits you may already have in place. I have used them as a practitioner and as a patient and find them to be quite comfortable for patients. Of  benefit to the dentist is their low profile, which allows the hood to sit closer to the patient’s face to avoid obstructing the clinician’s view of the oral cavity. These double nasal hoods provide a patented exhalation valve for optimum scavenging when coupled with a vacuum control system, to protect those treating the patient utilizing nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation. FlowStar Double Nasal Hoods are of great value in both patient comfort and staff safety and go a long way toward making patients comfortable while receiving treatment.

Editor’s note: This article appeared in the August 2022 print edition of Dental Economics magazine. Dentists in North America are eligible for a complimentary print subscription. Sign up here.

About the Author

Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD

Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD, is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, American Society for Dental Aesthetics, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and a diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. He is an attending dentist at the Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey, and the deputy chief forensic dental consultant to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York.

Sponsored Recommendations

Whether you recently decided to make the leap or are still thinking it over, moving from server-based to cloud-based practice management software requires careful thought and ...
You've likely heard of “cloud-based” practice management software, but understanding it is another matter. Simply put, it involves accessing data via the internet, offering flexibility...
Discussing dental costs can be uncomfortable, but patient-led financing lets patients privately explore options that fit their budget, making it easier to accept necessary care...
Is your practice easy for patients to work with, or is there room for improvement? A recent report highlights that convenience, especially in digital support and access, often...