We are pediatric dentists and hygienists who thrive on coming to work every day and having fun! We thrive on making the day of our patients just a little bit better than it could have been, putting a smile on each other’s faces. At the same time we strive to be happy and comfortable in our work environment, on being CREATIVE and innovative. Dentistry can be tough and stressful. It is the little things in our day that can make things a lot easier. one of those things is what we wear.While innovation in dental materials, computer systems, scanning technologies and AI have been at the forefront of dental innovation, one of the things that has been the same for a long time is our attire.
Dentists are in a unique field from an infection control and a functional standpoint, where we must wear an outer layer that is a gown or jacket with every patient we see. This outer layer must be protective, but also must be lightweight and comfortable, but also attractive. Many of us wear loops with cords that get in the way, and must cover our watch to keep it from getting dirty. We work with fluorides, resins and splatter that stains and absorbs into out clothes. We get hot and sweaty working long hours. we are also tired of the same borking look of what we wear. What if there was away to address all of that?
As a pediatric dentists, I was constantly searching for jackets that are fun and colorful but could not find any that are cute but not tacky, or bulky, hot and uncomfortable. My search and longing for something cooler and more functional has lead me to the birth of SnaPPEa!