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Author: Kristen Girnau

Kristen worked as a dental assistant in different offices over the course of 2 years, but developed a severe latex allergy that ultimately forced her to leave the office setting. Following her passion for dental, Kristen then began working at Patterson Dental. In her 20+ years at Patterson, she has held various positions including customer service at the branch level, and a marketing specialist at the corporate office. She currently works in the corporate marketing department as a new product manager, researching and vetting the newest trends in the dental industry.
Vinyl Polysiloxane Delivery Methods
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Vinyl Polysiloxane Delivery Methods

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauJanuary 7, 2016
Vinyl Polysiloxane, or VPS, impression material involves a chemical reaction between 2 substances known as a base and a catalyst.  These two components must be mixed evenly and thoroughly for...
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4 Generations of Dental Bonding Agents
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4 Generations of Dental Bonding Agents

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauDecember 3, 2015
In today’s market place, there are 4 primary generations of dental bonding agents.  The number of steps needed to create a proper bond has been reduced generation to generation, but...
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The Simple Extraction Tray Setup
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The Simple Extraction Tray Setup

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauOctober 6, 2015March 1, 2016
There are many different instruments needed for the extraction of a tooth and they vary greatly for many reasons including the number of teeth needing to be pulled, the location...
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Put patient safety first with eye protection
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Put patient safety first with eye protection

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauSeptember 11, 2015September 8, 2015
Dental clinicians and staff wear eye protection because it’s a requirement to keep them safe while at work. So why not offer the same protection to patients? Imagine this scenario:...
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10 Products for a Clean and Compliant Office
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10 Products for a Clean and Compliant Office

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauSeptember 1, 2015March 1, 2016
CDC, OSHA, OSAP, ADHA. These are all organizations that require dental offices to be compliant with infection control regulations. Practices that do not meet these standards are subject to hefty...
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Fluoride Varnish: Is it Right for Your Patients and Practice?
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Fluoride Varnish: Is it Right for Your Patients and Practice?

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauAugust 5, 2015August 6, 2015
We all know that good oral healthcare begins at an early age (by age 1, if we’re following the guidelines of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association)....
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Preventive Dentistry for Your Office
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Preventive Dentistry for Your Office

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauAugust 4, 2015August 4, 2015
There are several benefits to being proactive with preventive dentistry, and regular semi-annual dental cleanings are a large part of any good oral health care regime. These visits can benefit...
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Patterson Patient Take Home Bag
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Patterson Patient Take Home Bag

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauJuly 20, 2015March 1, 2016
You work hard to help keep your patients’ gums and teeth clean, but let’s face it, good oral health starts at home. The products patients use after they leave your...
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The Patterson Endo Tray
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The Patterson Endo Tray

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauJune 12, 2015March 1, 2016
We’re really excited about endodontics here at Patterson. So excited that I wanted to share what my ideal endo tray setup would look like. Here’s what our endo tray looks...
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ReSURGE – Revolutionary New Dental Instrument Cleaner
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ReSURGE – Revolutionary New Dental Instrument Cleaner

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauSeptember 5, 2012July 23, 2013
It’s part of daily life for every dental practice: cleaning and sterilizing instruments. Yet, when surveyed which ultrasonic cleaning solution they use to clean their instruments, the majority of dental...
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The New Gem in the Denticator® Family
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The New Gem in the Denticator® Family

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauMarch 7, 2012
Hygienists have been talking, and Denticator has been listening… Denticator, a pioneer in disposable prophy angle manufacturing, is proud to introduce a new gem in the family, the Emerald™. The...
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Demi Plus 2+1 Offer
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Demi Plus 2+1 Offer

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauJanuary 6, 2012November 25, 2013
It is with great excitement that Kerr announces the Patterson Demi Plus 2+1 Offer. Starting January 1, 2012 thru January 31, 2012 you have the opportunity to own the industry’s...
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EQUIA
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EQUIA

Kristen GirnauKristen Girnau Kristen GirnauSeptember 28, 2011September 28, 2011
Recently, GC America launched EQUIA™, a bulk fill, self-adhesive aesthetic posterior rapid restorative system. It is a combination of a self-adhesive, highly filled glass ionomer (Fuji IX™ GP Extra) and...
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