Blog/Glove Knowledgebase — Dental Gloves

If you want to maintain adequate levels of protection for yourself and employees when it comes to the use of disposable gloves, you may want to consider how you are storing your gloves. Storage of disposable gloves actually contributes greatly to the integrity of the disposable gloves you’re using the continued protection they can provide. We’ve rounded up a list of “best practices” that we recommend you start implementing if you’re not already doing so.Generally speaking, the recommended shelf life of disposable gloves is around five years from the date the gloves were manufactured. However, poor storage practices negate that...

When it comes to selecting the thickness of disposable gloves, it can get confusing. Why are thin gloves better for some cases and thick gloves preferable for other circumstances?   We’ve compiled a classic pros and cons list when it comes to these different thicknesses so that you can easily determine what is best for you.   Thin Gloves   Pros: Maintain tactile sensitivity and dexterity More cost effective Take up less storage space Comfortable   Cons: Higher risk of punctures and tears Typically less chemical resistant Less durable   Thick Gloves   Pros: Lower risk of punctures and tears...

When it comes to the terms and phrases used in the disposable glove world, it can be confusing to keep everything straight, especially if you’re new to purchasing gloves. We’ve rounded up some of the most commonly used disposable glove terminology you’re likely to come across, so you can move forward confidently. Powder Free: If a glove is labeled as powder free, that means it has gone through a process called chlorination. In this process, gloves are rinsed with a chlorine solution to get rid of powdered residue on the glove. These types of gloves are ideal for people with allergies...

If you have questions about disposable Nitrile gloves, this blog is for you! We’ve complied a bunch of different resources to highlight some key information to expand your knowledge about Nitrile gloves. MaterialSo, what exactly is nitrile? It is a synthetic rubber that acts as a great substitute for latex. It doesn’t pose any allergen threats like its latex counterpart, and it is also inherently chemically resistant and stronger than latex. Nitrile is inherently BPA free as well as waterproof. A synthetic rubber, nitrile is man-made in a laboratory, as a byproduct of petroleum. The demand for nitrile has grown steadily from...

t’s no surprise that in recent weeks every industry and every person has been impacted in some way by COVID-19. If you are in the health and medical industry, you’ve likely experienced difficulty with keeping supplies, like disposable gloves, replenished and in stock. We’ve rounded up some helpful tips and strategies to help you make the most of your disposable glove supply while navigate this strange time.  Reserve sterile gloves for necessary surgical and sterile procedures only. Consider using disposable gloves past their designated shelf-life (typically provided by the glove manufacturer) in situations where you’re not exposed to pathogens, like training....