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The Gold Standard in Dry-Field Isolation

DryTips® micro-absorptive pads provide fast absorption, enhanced visibility, and gentle isolation for restorative and hygiene procedures.

Replace messy, saturated cotton rolls with the professional's choice for saliva control. DryTips® provide ultimate parotid orifice coverage and superior absorption that outlasts traditional alternatives. Designed to stay in place and maintain moisture integrity even when handled, they offer the clinical confidence you need for every procedure.

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Available from Young Specialties
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Available from Young Specialties

Immediate delivery available

Trusted by Clinicians

Experience the difference of a truly dry field

DryTips® are engineered to solve the most common frustrations of restorative and hygiene workflows. Our micro-absorptive technology provides a clear advantage over the status quo:

  • Unrivaled Parotid Control: Complete coverage of the parotid orifice and buccal mucosa ensures a dry field where you need it most.
  • Superior Longevity: Far outlasts traditional cotton rolls and other absorbent pads, saving you time and material.
  • Maximum Integrity: Unlike cotton rolls, DryTips® do not lose moisture when handled, preventing messy leaks during critical steps.
  • Clinical Versatility: Available with a Reflective Coating to increase visibility and aid in soft tissue retraction.

Built for Daily Procedures

One solution for your most frequent clinical challenges

DryTips® feature a thin profile that facilitates work far back in the oral cavity and a flexible design that accommodates natural cheek movements for enhanced patient comfort.

  • Restorative Excellence: Ideal for composites, cementation, and paint-on techniques where moisture is the enemy of success.
  • Pediatric & Preventive Care: Streamline fissure sealing and fluoride applications with fast, reliable isolation.
  • Precision Orthodontics: Maintain a dry field for bracket placement and adhesive procedures.
  • Diagnostic Utility: Perfect for impressions and occlusal adjusting.

See How DryTips® Work

One DryTip® absorbs as much moisture as six cotton rolls and stays effective for an entire restorative procedure. Even when fully saturated, DryTips® maintain their integrity. Watch how DryTips® outperform Dry Angles and cotton rolls in overall absorption.

Choose Your Perfect Fit

Available in multiple sizes and styles to suit your practice. DryTips® are designed with a polyethylene film coating for protection against sharp instruments and are easily removed with a simple water spray. Available in 50ct boxes.
Item #: 291542

Large | White

Item #: 291543

Small | White

Item #: 291726

Large | Silver (Reflective)

Item #: 291727

Small | Silver (Reflective)

Frequently Asked Questions

Information you can quickly absorb
 

What are the benefits of DryTips compared to a cotton roll?

• One DryTip will absorb as much liquid as 5 - 6 cotton rolls

• Protects the patient from instrument nicking

• Smaller moisture control pad enhances patient comfort

 

What are the ideal uses for DryTips?

• Impressions

• Occlusion Grinding

• Orthodontics

• Paint-on Techniques

• Composites

• Cementation

• Fissure Sealing

• Fluoride Applications

 

What are the product features?

• Complete coverage of parotid gland and entire buccal mucosa with polyethylene film for cutting protection

• Facilitates work far back in oral cavity

• Flexible; accommodates to cheek movements

• Comfortably stays in place, yet is easily removed with water spray

• Reflective coating provides increased visibility

What Clinicians Are Saying

“DryTips® are so absorbent that I did not get any bleed-through and the tips held all of the saliva in the area.”

Joel Doyon, DDS

What Clinicians Are Saying

“DryTips® enabled isolation of the tongue and soft tissue, eliminating the possibility of laceration and adding absorbency.”

Sylvia Irwin, DMD

What Clinicians Are Saying

“DryTips® kept the area around the tooth dry, free from salivary contamination to ensure better bonding.”

Joel Doyon, DDS

What Clinicians Are Saying

“DryTips® worked beautifully to keep the patient’s cheeks out of the way.”

Mark Offenback, DDS

What Clinicians Are Saying

“DryTips® were easy to place and remove with no residue left on tissue after removal.”

Joel Doyon, DDS

What Clinicians Are Saying

“When working on children, DryTips® work great to protect the cheek.”

Abraham Jaskiel, DMD

What Clinicians Are Saying

“DryTips® are excellent at absorbing saliva and aid in illumination.”

Eric Van Zytveld, DDS

What Clinicians Are Saying

“When working on some teeth, DryTips® are an absolute must have!”

Abraham Jaskiel, DMD
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