What to Know Before Buying DryShield: A Quick-Start Guide for Your Practice
Summer’s Busiest Season: How DryShield Helps Your Dental Team Stay on Track
July 21, 2025
Investing in a dental isolation system is a meaningful decision; one that affects your workflow, patient experience, and even your bottom line. Whether you’re a solo practitioner, part of a group, or managing a high-volume clinic, choosing the right solution can set your team up for long-term success.
This quick-start guide walks you through what to consider before buying DryShield dental isolation, so you can make a confident, informed decision.
What Is DryShield, and How Does It Work?
DryShield is more than just an isolation device. It’s an all-in-one system that:
- Isolates the treatment area
- Provides continuous suction
- Includes a built-in bite block
- Retracts cheeks and protects the throat
Designed to streamline dental procedures, DryShield helps create a dry, clear field so you can work more efficiently and comfortably.
Key Factors to Evaluate When Choosing an Isolation System
Before purchasing any dental isolation system, ask yourself:
Will it integrate easily into my current setup?
- Look for systems that connect to your existing HVE port without special tools or technical installation.
- Consider portability if you want flexibility across operatories.
How cost-effective is it over time?
- Initial system cost is just part of the equation.
- Review cost per use, durability of mouthpieces, and availability of affordable accessories.
Is it comfortable and safe for patients?
- Isolation systems should support both efficiency and patient well-being. Materials, fit, and integrated bite block design all play a role.
Does it support my practice’s workflow?
- Can it help your team work more independently?
Does it reduce the need for extra hands during procedures?
- Will it simplify common tasks, from sealants to restorative work?
How DryShield Checks the Boxes
Seamless integration:
DryShield installs in seconds into your HVE — no technical setup, no fuss. Lightweight and portable, it can easily move between chairs.
Cost-effective operation:
- Initial system cost: around $515
- Autoclavable mouthpieces: about $0.56 per use (recommended up to 50 uses)
- Single-use mouthpieces: about $2.65 per use (great for specific situations like messy procedures or quick turnarounds)
Patient comfort:
- Soft silicone mouthpieces
- Integrated bite blocks to reduce jaw fatigue
- Widely preferred by both adult and pediatric patients
Supports team efficiency:
- Simplifies isolation, suction, and retraction in one step
- Helps assistants stay ahead of the next task
- Enables two-quadrant dentistry and shortens procedure times
What to Consider Before You Buy
Operatories:
How many chairs do you want to equip? (Tip: Many practices start with one and quickly decide to outfit the rest.)
Mouthpiece sizing:
Stock a variety of sizes (pedo, small, medium, large) so you’re ready for every patient.
Accessories:
Extra tubing, spare mouthpieces, and other add-ons are smart to stock up on — especially during a sale.
Why Now Is a Smart Time to Buy
From July 1st to 31st, our biggest sale of the year makes it easier to:
- Lower your initial investment
- Equip multiple chairs affordably
- Be ready for the busy back-to-school season
Make an Informed Investment
When you’re buying DryShield dental isolation, you’re choosing a system designed to support your practice’s efficiency, patient comfort, and long-term success. Our summer sale offers the perfect opportunity to get started.
Shop the sale July 1st through 31st and see how DryShield fits your practice.
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