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Light-Up Tongue Depressors

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Throat Scope Makes Oral Inspections Simple and More Efficient

— May 30, 2017 — Lifestyle
Throat Scope is a simple yet effective device that seeks to make the process of detecting abnormal oral issues much easier.

The device works in the same way that the simple wooden tongue depressors that dentists usually use do, but has an additional function – a light source. The LED light is able to light up the patient or child's mouth and throat, enabling dentists and parents to better detect any abnormalities that may exist. Throat Scope can be used for a variety of purposes, including examining sore throats, checking for tonsillitis, looking for new teeth, examining mouth sores, for oral cancer screenings, and more.

Throat Scope can be used both by oral health professionals and people at home, making it a device that is both effective and accessible.
Trend Themes
1. Oral Health Technology - The development of Throat Scope highlights the trend of using technology to enhance oral health inspections.
2. Enhanced Medical Tools - The inclusion of LED lights in tongue depressors shows a trend towards integrating additional features into traditional medical instruments.
3. Home Healthcare Devices - Throat Scope's accessibility for home use reflects a growing trend of individuals taking a more proactive approach to their healthcare.
Industry Implications
1. Dental and Oral Care - Throat Scope presents opportunities for innovations in diagnostic tools and devices within the dental and oral care industry.
2. Medical Equipment - The integration of LED lights in medical devices like tongue depressors suggests potential disruptive innovations in the medical equipment industry.
3. Consumer Healthcare - Throat Scope's use in home settings indicates potential disruptive innovations in the consumer healthcare industry, catering to individuals seeking convenient and efficient oral health solutions.
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