The Aurix Journal

Insights & News

Product guides, company news, events and industry insights from Aurix International — makers of precision dental and surgical instruments.

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Product Guides

Our dental product guides explain how each type of instrument works and when to use it. Here, you will find clear, practical guides for clinicians, assistants and students. We cover diagnostic, periodontal, restorative, surgical, orthodontic and endodontic instruments. In addition, we explain patterns, sizes and naming systems. As a result, you can read any catalogue with confidence. Each article focuses on real clinical use. For example, we show which forceps fit which teeth. Similarly, we explain how to tell one curette or explorer pattern from another. To get started, read Orthodontic pliers and Endodontic hand instruments. For wider guidance, see the American Dental Association. Finally, we add new articles regularly. So bookmark this page and share it with your team.

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Industry Insights

Our dental industry insights explain the trends that shape how instruments are made, bought and used. Each article helps you plan ahead rather than react late. You will find analysis of supply chains, pricing, sustainability and design trends. In addition, we look at how demand changes across regions. We also explain what new materials and coatings mean for clinics. These dental industry insights are written for buyers, distributors and practice owners. For example, we show how shipping costs and lead times affect total cost. Similarly, we explain why more clinics now buy pre-assembled kits. To get started, read Global dental supply chains and Sustainability in dental instruments. For wider guidance, see the World Health Organization oral health page. Finally, we update this section as the market changes. So check back regularly for new dental industry insights.

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Buying Guides

Welcome to our dental instrument buying guides. Here, we help clinics, schools and distributors choose instruments with confidence. Each guide explains what to look for before you place an order. You will find practical advice on forceps, elevators, curettes, scalers and complete kits. In addition, we compare materials, finishes and handle designs. We also explain how to judge quality when a catalogue photo looks the same as every other listing. Our dental instrument buying guides cover cost as well as quality. For example, we show how cost per use often matters more than the price on the invoice. Similarly, we explain when a complete kit saves money and when single instruments make more sense. To get started, read Dental extraction forceps and How to choose a dental instrument supplier. For wider guidance, see the American Dental Association. Finally, if you need help with a specific order, contact the Aurix International team. We will gladly suggest the right instruments for your clinic, school or distribution business.

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Gracey Curettes

This section brings together everything we publish about Gracey curettes. Here, you will find buying advice, market research and practical tips for hygienists and clinics. We explain which number fits which tooth surface. In addition, we compare standard, extended-shank and mini-blade designs. We also cover steel grades, sharpening and how long a curette should last. These curettes are area-specific, so the right set matters. For example, a complete set covers every surface from incisors to molars. Likewise, extended shanks reach deeper pockets than standard designs. To get started, read How to choose gracey curettes and Gracey curette sets. For wider guidance, see the American Academy of Periodontology. Finally, Aurix International makes these instruments for clinics, schools and distributors. Contact our team for samples, sets or bulk pricing.

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Clinic Tips

Our dental clinic tips help your team work faster, safer and with less stress. Each article focuses on one practical task that you can improve this week. You will find advice on tray set-up, cassette organisation, instrument handling and ergonomics. In addition, we cover how to train new assistants and how to keep sharp instruments safe. Small changes often save minutes on every patient. These dental clinic tips come from everyday practice. For example, a fixed tray layout lets assistants hand instruments without searching. Similarly, enough cassettes for each procedure keep the sterilisation room from becoming a bottleneck. To get started, read Setting up an extraction tray step by step and Organising cassettes for faster room turnover. For wider guidance, see the CDC dental infection control guidance. Finally, we add new dental clinic tips regularly. So check back often, and share the articles with your team.

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Setting Up a Hygiene Tray
Clinic Tips

Setting Up a Hygiene Tray

A logical, efficient hygiene tray layout for scaling, root planing and periodontal assessment.

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Setting Up a Restorative Tray
Clinic Tips

Setting Up a Restorative Tray

How to lay out instruments for a composite restoration so the procedure flows smoothly.

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Sterilisation & Care

This section covers instrument sterilisation and everyday care. Here, we explain how to clean, sterilise, store and inspect dental instruments correctly. You will find guides to ultrasonic cleaning, autoclave cycles, pouches and cassettes. In addition, we explain how to prevent rust and staining. We also cover lubrication, inspection and when to repair or replace an instrument. Correct instrument sterilisation protects patients and extends instrument life. For example, cleaning soon after use stops debris from drying on. Similarly, good water quality prevents spots and stains in the autoclave. To get started, read Autoclave cycles explained for dental clinics and How to clean dental instruments immediately after use. For wider guidance, see the CDC dental infection control guidance. Finally, Aurix International designs every instrument to withstand repeated autoclave cycles. Contact us if you have questions about caring for your set.

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