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The Importance of Routine Ultrasonic Scaler Maintenance Is your Cavitron™ dry? Are you having trouble getting water flow out of your ultrasonic scaler? Clogging is a frequent problem with ultrasonic...
Read MoreEven with proper protocols in place (i.e. the correct treatment and filtration), clogs still occur in your water lines. This Practice Tip focuses on one of the most commonly clogged...
Read MoreAvoiding patient discomfort is an important component to your job as a dentist or hygienist. Some patients can experience discomfort from the ultrasonic scaler. There are a variety of ultrasonic...
Read MoreDual purpose products are always a plus, especially on a budget or for smaller spaces. A trend like "going tiny" makes multipurpose and compact items a hot commodity right now;...
Read MoreTuesday's quick tip is for those using a Cavitron or other similar ultrasonic scalers to remove debris and biofilm with the help of vibration. These small dental units can be...
Read MoreUltrasonic Scalers: Piezo vs. Magnetostrictive The debate between piezo vs. magnetostrictive ultrasonic scalers for your practice will cut down labor and are indispensable for a practice. Having an electronic instrument...
Read MoreDental equipment repair and maintenance doesn't have to be complicated. We break down what a non-technician can do easily on their own.
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Dental instrument downtime doesn't just cost money -it costs chair time, rescheduled patients, and staff frustration. Most guides on "dental instrument repair" only talk about handpieces, leaving practices guessing about...
Read MoreThis month in Practice 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...
Read MoreProviding Water to Your Delivery Unit When you invest in a self contained water bottle system, you are exchanging one water source for another. The line for your city water...
Read MoreGoing to the dentist is not everyone's favorite type of activity, so we're getting into some hot water. Make your patients comfortable during a routine visit with the help of...
Read MoreInfection control is a critical element to practice dentistry, but sterilization confuses practioners. In our last issue of Practice Tips, we discuss the importance of cleaning before sterilization. This refers...
Read MoreMr. Thirsty One-Step is a hands-free isolation and evacuation device that needs no assembly or additional parts. It simply inserts into any HVE valve and is ready to use. It...
Read MoreWatch our installation video on how to install your Star 430 push button turbine on your handpiece in minutes! This video shows you just how easy it can be. Handpiece...
Read MoreOn April 28th, the Toronto East Dental Society (TEDS) hosted an evening CE on dental equipment repair and maintenance. Topics addressed included maintenance of compressors, central vacuum, handpieces, ultrasonic scalers...
Read MoreIn this Practice Tips, we review the recommended repair tools for repairing and maintaining dental equipment. A well-stocked toolbox is essential to getting any job done. A time honored phrase...
Read MoreHow to Replace a Broken Coupler A great way for us to help you diagnose problems, such as quick connect couplers on your dental equipment is by sending us photographs...
Read MoreSummer is the perfect time to service your dental equipment. Here are 5 maintenance jobs — sterilizers, waterlines, handpieces, and more — to prevent fall downtime.
Read MoreAdding a quick disconnect (Q/D) for water to your unit is easier than you think. A few minutes, a couple of quick attachments and you have a water Q/D for that...
Read MoreIn previous Practice 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? Water...
Read MorePractice Tips #61 focuses on the foot control or, more properly, rheostat. It is a key component to your delivery system. Air passes through it when you step on it...
Read MoreAre you hearing this? As a dental professional, you may encounter occupational hazards every day. Hearing loss might be one of them. Your hearing might be at risk due to...
Read MorePractice Tips #43 explores some tips on troubleshooting your air/water syringe. Because air/water syringes are the workhorses of the operatory, they often exhibit minor malfunctions. Most difficulties you encounter with...
Read MoreHigh-speed Handpiece Design You use your high-speed handpiece every day, but do you know their design? It’s one of the most important pieces of equipment in the dental office, but...
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