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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 #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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Don’t Miss Our End-of-the-Year Specials!

Save big with our End-of-the-Year Specials! Hot deals on gloves, diamonds, carbides, digital sensors, & dental equipment. Prices valid through 12/31/12.
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Tech Tips 49: Installing a Quick Disconnect- Video

This month in Tech Tips we’ve got a video showing how easy it is to install a quick disconnect onto your unit, or into a cabinet using a mounting bracket. A few minutes and a couple quick attachments, and you will have an outlet for that scaler or microetcher you needed to attach. Can’t see the video? [...]
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Tech Tips #43: Air/Water Syringe Troubleshooting

Air/water syringes are the workhorses of the operatory but can often exhibit minor malfunctions. Most difficulties you encounter with your syringe can be easily addressed in just a few minutes by the office staff. Air mixing with water (or water mixing with air). If either button is sticking, that could cause the air or water to continue [...]
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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 Can’t see the video? You [...]
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Introducing Our Newest Product Line: Premium Dental Gloves

American Dental Accessories is proud to offer a new premium dental glove line. These dental gloves are the highest quality & offer the maximum comfort at a very low price. They are powder-free, easy to don, & are processed with zero human contact. Try our latex & nitrile dental gloves today! We are so sure that [...]
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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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