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Lower Your Overhead: Maintenance & Simple Repair Your handpieces are some of the most vital pieces of equipment in your practice. To have a handpiece fail can seriously damage productivity,...
Read MoreTo keep a dental office up and running, implementing proper cleaning and sterilization techniques is crucial. American Dental stresses the importance of having a schedule that dentists, hygienists, and other...
Read MoreYour handpiece operates at high-speeds, but do you know about its torque? Simply stated, torque is a unit of force causing its rotation. As rotary instruments, dental handpieces generate tremendous amounts of...
Read MoreHandpiece is leaking? It might not be your handpiece at all. Check these things before you replace your handpiece.
Read MoreMaintaining your handpieces can often be an overlooked component to dentistry. Avoid hot gears from lack of oil and flattened bearings from overuse. Dentists rely on high-performance handpieces to provide...
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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Guide walks you through the most common handpiece torque and bur retention problems, what causes them, and exactly how to fix them in this practice tip.
Read MoreYour handpieces are some of the most important instruments in your office. To have a handpiece fail can seriously damage productivity, or worse, injure a patient. Of course keeping a...
Read MoreThe turbine is the heart of the high-speed handpiece and bearings are the heart of the turbine. Bearings are the most common failure point of a turbine and are often...
Read MoreDo you know your ABC's when it comes to ISO handpiece couplers? Standardized handpiece tubing couplers are typically standardized thanks to the International Organization for Standardization or ISO. ISO is...
Read MoreInstalling replacement turbines into your handpiece can be a great way to save on repair costs and reduce down time. This month we demonstrate installation of three different turbines. Watch...
Read MoreClogs are super common, but are easy to diagnose and fix. When it comes to clogs in handpieces, we have this advice for you: If you need more help, look...
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 MoreAnyone can install a handpiece illumination system (#60-01) to a dental unit in minutes. This system is compatible with all 5 hole handpieces with a screw-on connector. A foot control activates...
Read MoreImprove ergonomics by installing a swivel quick-disconnect (QD) onto your screw-on style dental handpiece. This video demonstrates just how easy it is to convert a screw-on style handpiece into a...
Read MoreEvery dentist has a preference when it comes to handpieces. However, even your favorite handpiece can give you issues from time to time. When that happens, there are a few...
Read MoreHappy Tuesday! It is time for our second dental quick tip. Today's tip is about your handpieces. Do you have a maintenance routine that works well for you and your...
Read MoreHandpiece choices will vary dentist to dentist, but luckily there are a lot to choose from. Narrowing down handpieces will depend on what you are using them for and personal...
Read MoreThis month, we’re going to look at the Japanese style dental high-speed handpieces to see what sets this type apart. In previous issues of Practice Tips, we discussed various aspects...
Read MoreSo many decisions! How do you choose which slow-speed handpiece to purchase? We have a few things for you to think about before you do. Slow-speed handpieces offer you the...
Read MoreHow do you choose the type of handpiece your office needs? Distinguishing between the types of dental handpieces and attachments can seem daunting, but we are here to help. This...
Read MoreThe CDC published their Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings in 2016 and mentioned changes to hygiene handpiece guidelines. Despite using the summary in this 44 page document, the...
Read MoreAll dentists have their preferred dental handpiece. If you are a dentist that uses a high-speed handpiece with a fiberoptic or LED bulb, this quick tip is for you. Having...
Read MoreDisconnecting a handpiece shouldn't be hard, but sometimes it can be tricky. This problem might occur when there is a clog or due to inadequate handpiece maintenance. This dentist had...
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