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Category Archives: Tech Tips
Tech Tips #41: How to Rebuild Your Air/Water Syringe- Video
Save time and money with this helpful video. It demonstrates just how easy rebuilding your air water syringe can be.
For more information on syringe repairs and troubleshooting leaking syringes please visit the following issues of Tech Tips:
How to Repair a Leaky Syringe- Part 1
How to Repair a Leaky Syringe- Part 2
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Tech Tips #40: Handpiece Torque
Simply stated, torque is a unit of work. As rotary instruments, dental handpieces can generate tremendous amounts of torque to perform the work needed. As such, torque can have a great impact on how effective your handpiece is. But what affects torque?
First of all, the construction of the dental handpiece can influence its performance. (Check [...]
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Tech Tips #39: Easy Peri-Pro Transport Realignment- Video
In a previous issue of Tech Tips we have discussed how to diagnose and repair problems with your Peri Pro transport. This month, we will guide you through the simple process of realigning your Peri Pro Transport. This is another repair that sounds like a tough task, but is really quite easy and only takes [...]
Tech Tips #38: How to Install a Dental Chair in Less Than 30 Minutes
This month we’ll run down how to install a DCI/Marus dental chair, other makes may vary somewhat, but they are all quite similar. Installing a dental chair is a straight-forward and simple task that anyone can perform in less than 30 minutes. Really! And by doing it yourself, not only will you increase your familiarity with [...]
Tech Tips #37: Statim Solenoid Valve Inspection & Repair- Video
In a few previous issues of Tech Tips we have discussed how to diagnose problems and care for your Statim. This month, we will walk you through inspecting & repairing your Statim’s solenoid valve. It may seem a daunting task, but this video demonstrates just how easy it really is.
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Tech Tips 36: Handpiece Couplers- The ABC’s of ISO
In most cases, handpiece tubing couplers are standardized thanks to the International Organization for Standardization or ISO. ISO is a non-governmental body with international representatives who disseminate medical/dental, industrial and commercial standards worldwide. ISO has established specific standards for dental handpiece couplers. There are three main types of couplers recognized by ISO [...]
Happy Birthday Tech Tips!
Tomorrow we’ll be posting issue #36 of Tech Tips. This will mark our third year of sharing helpful tips on equipment repair and maintenance.
We’d like to thank all of our loyal readers for taking the time to read our postings and e-mails. We appreciate all the feedback and suggestions you’ve given.
A special thank you also [...]
Tech Tips #35: How to Replace a Water Relay Valve- Video
Have you experienced a handpiece that has had a leak from the water coolant? The most common culprit for these types of leaks is the water relay valve. While the cause may differ in various units, most systems incorporate some form of water relay valve or “Clippard valve”. This video walks you through the easy [...]
Tech Tips #34: Dental Equipment Routine Maintenance
In previous issues of Tech Tips we’ve discussed the importance of routine maintenance to keep your equipment running well. We’ve had dedicated issues on Handpieces, X-Ray processors, and Sterilizers.
This month, we’re going to run through everything in the office on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to give you a master check-list for [...]
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Tech Tips #42: Dental Handpiece Turbine Installation- Video