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Tag Archives: dental equipment
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 [...]
Posted in General, Tech Tips Also tagged dental chair, dental chair installation, dental equipment maintenance, equipment dental, patient chair installation 1 Comment
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.
Can’t see the video? You can [...]
Posted in General, Tech Tips Also tagged autoclave, autoclave repair, autoclaves, dental equipment maintenance, dental sterilizer, sci can, Statim, Statim maintenance, Statim repair, sterilizer repair Leave a comment
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 [...]
Posted in General, Tech Tips Also tagged dental equipment maintenance, Dental Handpiece, dental repairs, equipment dental, handpiece maintenance, handpiece repair, high speed handpiece, ISO, kavo 2 Comments
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 [...]
Posted in Dental Practice Advice, General, Tech Tips Also tagged dental equipment maintenance, dental repairs, equipment dental, handpiece, office maintenance 2 Comments
Amalgam Separators, the FDA, and Your Practice
Here are the facts:
On December 14th, the FDA will again revisit the scientific issues surrounding dental amalgam. Many States have established their own regulations, but the government may rule as Canada did, establishing mandatory amalgam separator installation, sooner rather than later.
Dental amalgam has already been banned in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, traditionally countries that have [...]
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Increasing Dental Practice Profit Through Sales or Cost Cutting?
In 2009 alone, Americans spent $10.5 billion on cosmetic solutions, so it’s no wonder why dental offices have moved to tap into this market. Nonetheless, There is a blurry line between offering cosmetic solutions and routine check-ups. The Washington Post reports that many patients are not responding well to smile makeover pressure during visits, and [...]
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Tech Tips #2: Recommended Tools For Repairing & Maintaining Dental Equipment
A well-stocked toolbox is essential to getting any job done. A time honored phrase is “the right tool for the job.” Equipment repair and maintenance is much like dentistry in that it is greatly simplified by having the correct tools.
A claw hammer (about 12-16 oz.) A little tap with a hammer can often [...]
Tech Tips #42: Dental Handpiece Turbine Installation- Video