Technical Details
Discover the science behind our
bestselling Dental pod.
How does the Dental pod work?
An Effortless Solution
The Dental pod is powered by the latest ultrasonic technology to deliver a sparkling clean dental appliance time after time.
Ultrasonic Waves
The Dental pod uses high-frequency dynamic 42,000 hz ultrasonic waves to vibrate the solution. This produces millions of nano-scale bubbles in a phenomenon called ‘cavitation’.
Cavitation
These bubbles rapidly expand and collapse, release a large amount of energy, scouring and smashing grime, bacteria and plaque while being non abrasive to your dental appliance. This process occurs over 4,000 times per second.
Sonoporation
Cavitation eradicates pathogens by forcing a water bubble inside cell walls, rendering them inactive. This process is called ‘sonoporation’, and leaves you with a hygienically clean appliance free of bacteria and viruses.
What makes the Dental pod different?
Industry-Leading Innovation
The Dental pod actively regulates heat to protect oral appliances.
Our propriatary technology generates 20%< improved cleaning efficacy at 42,000Hz.
Our patented sound reduction system provides a discrete hygiene experience.
The Dental pod automatically adjusts ultrasonic frequency for optimal cleaning.
Safety
The Dental pod actively regulates heat to protect oral appliances.
Efficacy
Our propriatary technology generates 20%< improved cleaning efficacy at 42,000Hz.
Experience
Our patented sound reduction system provides a discrete hygiene experience.
Flexibility
The Dental pod automatically adjusts ultrasonic frequency for optimal cleaning.
The original ultrasonic oral appliance cleaner
2018
2018
After our founder contracted strep throat from a dirty retainer, our team of engineers designed a makeshift machine.
2020
2020
After 2 years, and having developed over 50 prototypes, the first Dental pod launched in the UK.
2024
2024
Today, the Dental pod is found in over 100 countries and thousands of dental practices worldwide.
Approved by Dental Professionals Worldwide
“The Dental pod keeps aligners and retainers very clean, they are better than using standard cleaning tablets”
Dr. Emma Laing, Harley Street Dental Clinic, UK
“Having something that you can use every night to clean retainers has been life changing for people. We love Zima Dental!”
Dr Alyssa Ricci, Ricci Orthodontic Studio, US
“We use this every night and I love that you don’t have to use any harsh chemicals for a deep clean.”
Dr Sebastien Lomas, Wonder of Wellness, UK
“The Dental Pod cleans retainers quickly and efficiently – with no worries about damaging it.”
Dr Chloe Harrington-Taylor, Lodge Dental, UK
“After trying the Dental pod myself, I knew I had to include it in my aligner and retainer packages.”
Dr Jon Benton, Richard Miller-White Dentistry, UK
“I’ve tried every method for cleaning retainers, and the Dental pod came out on top. I’m recommending this to everyone!”
Dr Varisha Parikh, Parikh Prosthodontics, US
“It’s the easiest way to get a clinical clean – my patient’s aligners look spanking new.”
Dr Kunal Patel, Love Teeth Dental, UK
Data and Trials
Does the Dental Pod really work better than alternative cleaning methods? We put our tech to the test.
The DPZ01 Study was conducted by the team at Zima Dental.
The study focused on comparing the effectiveness of five different cleaning methods in removing harmful oral fungus from 120 orthodontic aligners.
The amount of oral fungus after each cleaning method was then recorded.
The study concluded that the Dental pod was by far the most effective method in removing oral fungus from the aligners.
The F22 Study was Conducted by Independent orthodontists.
Each participant underwent a 14-day course of wearing aligners assigned with 9 different cleaning protocols.
This was followed by electron microscope analysis to assess efficacy.
The technology of the Dental pod was significantly more effective than the other 8 cleaning methods.
TRAD03 Study – Conducted by us
The study focused on comparing the effectiveness
of five different cleaning methods in removing harmful oral fungus from 120 orthodontic
aligners.
The amount of oral fungus after each cleaning method was then recorded.
The study revealed that the Dental Pod was the most effective method, removing at least 97.5% more oral fungus than other methods tested.
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F22 Study – Conducted by Independent orthodontists
Each participant underwent a 14-day course of
wearing aligners assigned with 9 different cleaning protocols.
This was followed by electron microscope analysis to assess efficacy.
The technology of the Dental pod was significantly more effective than the other 8 cleaning methods.
Read more