If you are looking for sources of dental finger guards to protect yourself and your staff from infection, be certain you are getting the right product at the right price. First, check with your fellow workers for any special needs or preferences, then shop around for the best deals.

Dentist finger protectors may seem like simple things to buy, but consider these tips to find the best deals:

1. Reviews of dental finger protectors will help you decide what to buy before you make a purchase.
2. Finding a few different sources of dentist finger guards will help you decide where to buy to get the best price.
3. You can avoid potential allergic reactions by using a rubber finger medical protector or other alternatives to latex finger protectors.

Action Steps
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Read reviews on finger protectors before you buy

Sometimes it is easier to continuously buy the same product instead of looking at what else is available. But, advances are being made every day in the dental field which include new sorts of finger cots and fingertip protectors. So, be sure to investigate and stay current with the dentist finger protectors other professionals are using.

I recommend: Try Dentalcompare.com for detailed reviews and a blog where you can post or request information on finger guards or any other dental product. Another source for reviews is the Dental Product Shopper. Also, the American Dental Association (ADA) has a review section on their website.

Use multiple sources for purchasing dental finger protectors

You don't want to risk your own health while you help your patients with theirs. But, you can protect yourself with quality dentist finger guards and still get the best price if you shop around with different suppliers.

I recommend: Newark Dental Pemco stocks finger protectors and also offers volume discounts. Direct Dental Supply has dental finger cots for reasonable prices. Patterson Dental also sells dental finger guards.

If allergies are an issue, choose special types of dental finger protectors

If you or a staff member is allergic to latex, you may want to consider other options that are available to standard latex finger cots.

I recommend: Try Pearson Dental for a wider range of finger cots, including some that are powderless. Midwest Production Supply also offers nitrile (latex-free) finger cots.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Even if your regular supplier doesn't currently offer dental finger protectors, ask if they would be able to supply them. It may save you on shipping costs (and hassles) if you can limit dealing with the suppliers you already use.