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Tech Tips #58: Japanese-Style Handpieces

In previous issues of Tech Tips, we’ve discussed various aspects of handpieces, including dental handpiece maintenance, dental handpiece design, and factors that influence dental handpiece torque. As we discussed, one of the factors that influences torque is the turbine in your highspeed handpiece. This month, we’re going to look at the “Japanese” style dental highspeed handpieces [...]
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Charity Trip to Guatemala and get 40 CE credits!

Once again, Doctors Tommy Murph and Gayle Fletcher are planning another hands-on course for up to 40 PACE credits – this time in poverty-stricken Guatemala. They’ll be extending humanitarian aid to impoverished citizens while providing instruction to dentists to refine techniques of exodontia. Three full days of hands-on instruction and 16 hours of lecture are planned from [...]
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Tech Tips #57: Convert a Screw-On Style HP into a Swivel QD- Video

Improve ergonomics by installing a swivel quick-disconnect onto your handpiece. This video demonstrates just how easy it is to convert a screw-on style handpiece into a swivel quick-disconnect. Can’t see the video? You can also view this video on Youtube.
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Tech Tips #56: Why You Should Install Self-Contained Water Systems

Last month in Tech Tips we discussed how to install a self-contained water system. But why would you want to do so? What are the benefits to using an independent water source? Over the past two decades, much has been written about dental unit water lines (DUWL) and their impact on infection control. Way back in [...]
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Dentist Upgrades Operatory and Saves!

This photo shows how one of our customers (name withheld by request) was able to upgrade an operatory and still save. He used a Beaverstate control head to retrofit into his cabinet replacing an aged a-dec unit. The new Beaverstate unit features smooth lines for easy cleaning. We also configured the unit with fibre optics, a [...]
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Tech Tips #55: How to Install a Self-Contained Clean Water System- Video

Self-contained water systems can provide many benefits. Not only do they allow you to flush cleaning solutions through your lines to control water quality, but they can also be used to introduce medicaments, dry your water lines, and even make you independent of municipal water supplies saving money too! Can’t see the video? You can also [...]
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Tech Tips #54: Proper Denture Care

Unfortunately, despite your best efforts some patients become edentulous.  After undertaking the time and effort to create a functional appliance, you want to be sure your patient has the necessary information to care for their appliance properly to get the longest useful life out of it. This month, we’re posting a copy of the patient instructions [...]
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Tech Tips #53: How to Get the Most Life From Your Compressor

The compressor is one of the most important pieces of equipment in the dental office. In previous issues, we’ve discussed the importance of routine maintenance to keep your compressor running well. Not only will this help extend the life of your compressor, but it will also save money by saving energy. Compressors use electricity, the harder [...]
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Tech Tips #52: Vacuum Valve Maintenance- Video

It is easy to take for granted the vital role vacuum valves play in the dental practice until they are not functioning properly. See just how easy it is to maintain your vacuum valves with this month’s Tech Tips Video on Vacuum Maintenance. Can’t see the video? You can also view this video on our blog [...]
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