USAF Dental Evaluation & Consultation Service

USAF Dental Evaluation & Consultation Service

USAF Dental Evaluation & Consultation Service

The USAF Dental Evaluation & Consultation Service (DECS) was established on 1 October 1976 (formerly USAF Dental Investigation Service) by then Air Force Regulation 162-7 to provide investigative guidance and assistance for all USAF dental personnel. DECS consists of clinical, laboratory, and consultative capabilities maintained as a detachment of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. DECS is located at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL along with the Naval Institute for Dental and Biomedical Research and the US Army Dental and Trauma Research Detachment. The organization has been set up specifically to solve operational problems and to evaluate methods, techniques, procedures, equipment, and materials as identified by military dental activities and by the office of the Air Force Surgeon General. In addition, DECS supports military medical centers and dental training programs by providing continuing education lectures and technical assistance for investigations that contribute to the training programs. DECS is currently guided by Air Force Instruction 47-101.

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  • Integra Dust Free Alginate

    Integra Dust Free Alginate

    Review
    Thursday, February 02, 2006
    The Kerr Corporation's alginate impression material, Integra, has a light pink color and mild cinnamon odor.
  • Accu-Dent System 1 Impression System

    Accu-Dent System 1 Impression System

    Review
    Thursday, February 02, 2006
    The Accu-Dent 1 system uses the Accu-Gel impression materials, which are chemically compatible, irreversible hydrocolloid materials that differ in viscosity.
  • Accu-Dent System 2 Impression System

    Accu-Dent System 2 Impression System

    Review
    Thursday, February 02, 2006
    The Accu-Dent System 2 uses Accu-Gel impression materials, which are chemically compatible, hydrocolloid impression materials that differ in viscosity.
  • esa (Extended Straight Attachment) Disposable Prophy Angle

    esa (Extended Straight Attachment) Disposable Prophy Angle

    Review
    Wednesday, February 01, 2006
    The Extended Straight Attachment eliminates the need for a metallic straight nose cone attachment and reduces weight by 50% over traditional prophy angles.
  • Suprasson P-Max Ultrasonic Scaler

    Suprasson P-Max Ultrasonic Scaler

    Review
    Wednesday, February 01, 2006
    The Suprasson P-Max (piezoelectric) Ultrasonic Scaler has been designed by its manufacturer for scaling, endodontic, and periodontal treatment.
  • Twist2it Disposable Prophy Angle

    Twist2it Disposable Prophy Angle

    Review
    Wednesday, February 01, 2006
    Unlike other DPAs that rotate a full 360 degrees, the Twist2it DPA oscillates in a reciprocating arc of 90 degrees (1/4 turn).
  • Harvey PV Dry Table Top Steam Sterilizer

    Harvey PV Dry Table Top Steam Sterilizer

    Review
    Wednesday, February 01, 2006
    The Harvey PVDry is a fully-automated, microprocessor-controlled, steam sterilizer with a 10-inch diameter by 15.5-inch deep, round, stainless-steel chamber.
  • A-dec Pac 1 Field Unit and Compressor

    A-dec Pac 1 Field Unit and Compressor

    Review
    Tuesday, January 31, 2006
    The Pac 1 3420 Field Unit & Compressor are designed to be used together to provide the capability to perform general dental procedures under field conditions.
  • Aseptico ADU-10CF Field Unit and AA-75F Air Compressor

    Aseptico ADU-10CF Field Unit and AA-75F Air Compressor

    Review
    Tuesday, January 31, 2006
    The ADU-10CF Field Unit and AA-75F Air Compressor are designed to be used together to perform general dental procedures under field conditions.
  • Portable II Dental Delivery Unit

    Portable II Dental Delivery Unit

    Review
    Tuesday, January 31, 2006
    The Portable II Dental Delivery Unit is a self-contained portable dental delivery system designed to provide the capability for general dental procedures.
  • ProPak II Portable Unit and ProAir I Portable Compressor

    ProPak II Portable Unit and ProAir I Portable Compressor

    Review
    Tuesday, January 31, 2006
    The ProPak II Portable Delivery Unit and ProAir I Portable Compressor is lightweight, compact, and easily transported in two hard-plastic cases (modules).
  • Transport MDS Military Dental System

    Transport MDS Military Dental System

    Review
    Tuesday, January 31, 2006
    The Transport MDS is designed to support a wide variety of dental procedures, ranging from oral prophylaxis and restorative procedures to surgery.
  • Amdent US30m Ultrasonic Scaler

    Amdent US30m Ultrasonic Scaler

    Review
    Tuesday, January 31, 2006
    The Amdent US30m is a piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler. It is a modification of the Amdent US30em with two significant differences.
  • Amdent US30em Ultrasonic Scaler

    Amdent US30em Ultrasonic Scaler

    Review
    Tuesday, January 31, 2006
    The Amdent US30em is a new piezoelectric scaler manufactured in Sweden by Amdent AB and marketed in the United States by Biotrol International.
  • Parkell Turbo 25-30 Ultrasonic Scaler

    Parkell Turbo 25-30 Ultrasonic Scaler

    Review
    Tuesday, January 31, 2006
    The Turbo 25/30 accepts both 25- and 30-KHz inserts as well as any tip designed for Cavitron scalers and also has a button-activated “Turbo Power Boost."
  • EA-50LT Electric Handpiece

    EA-50LT Electric Handpiece

    Review
    Monday, January 30, 2006
    The A-dec EA-50LT is designed for integration with the A-dec 500 series delivery unit and is compatable with KaVo, Sirona, and Bien-Air attachments.
  • Acucam Concept IV Intraoral Camera

    Acucam Concept IV Intraoral Camera

    Review
    Monday, January 30, 2006
    The Acucam Concept IV has a high-resolution digital signal processor, with a 62-degree field of view, 97.5-degree direction of view, and adjustable focus modes.
  • Demetron LC Curing Light

    Demetron LC Curing Light

    Review
    Monday, January 30, 2006
    The Demetron LC is an attractive, hand-held, corded visible light polymerization system provides high-quality results in an economical package.
  • Optilux 501 Polymerization Unit

    Optilux 501 Polymerization Unit

    Review
    Monday, January 30, 2006
    The Optilux 501 is an attractive, hand-held, corded, visible light polymerization system. It consists of a power unit that can be mounted or be left portable.
  • Rembrandt Allegro LED Curing Light

    Rembrandt Allegro LED Curing Light

    Review
    Monday, January 30, 2006
    The Rembrandt Allegro features a lightweight, cordless design with high, constant irradiance up to 300 ten-second exposures before needing to be recharged.
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