The Dental Equipment & Dental Office Blog

Dental Light Location
Where is the dental light located in your operatory? For many years dental offices had only two choices when it came time to mount the light; put it on the chair, or put it in the ceiling. As time passes, technology changes, ergonomics advances, and office design trends come and go. Let’s take […]

No, no, no - I am not asking you to hire a Dental Assistant called Tina!
On a serious note, it is a curious fact that so many dental offices leave the most basic of handpiece maintenance to chance. With current turbine replacement costs for some brands topping $550, not properly maintaining handpieces is like throwing […]

Often when an operator’s stool is delivered the stool is simply placed in an operatory. Many times the adjustments on the stool are not explained, and the stool is not set up properly for the user.
An ill fitting dentist stool is a prescription for problems. Lower back pain and leg numbness are common ailments in […]

Aside from changes in cutting surfaces and the invention of diamond burs, the technology in dental burs has changed very little in the history of dentistry. A round bur fits into a round chuck, and the chuck is tightened to grip the bur as securely as possible. Both parts are round, and friction is the […]

Your service technician is paid to identify and solve problems, minimizing your downtime. No matter how good he or she is, there are steps that you can take to minimize the cost of that service by maximizing their time in your office.

A simple service needed checklist centrally located in your office is one of the […]

“When are you going digital, Doctor?” Every dentist who has a dental supply rep call on them has heard this question repeatedly. Many dentists have taken the plunge and converted from film based radiographs to digital radiographs. For those offices who have not yet made the switch, let’s review the benefits.
Digital radiography has changed the […]

Instrument Management Systems (IMS) are a rapidly growing trend in Dentistry. Dental Instrument Management Systems, which some people simply call cassette systems, or instrument cassette systems change the way you handle, store, set-up, use, clean, and sterilize your instruments; a tall order for a simple acronym. Let’s take a closer look at how they work.
The […]

One of the most exciting new pieces of equipment in the dental industry today is the 3-D Cone Beam CT machine.

These machines are exactly what they sound like, relatively small, easy to install, and easy to use CT machines, focused on the head and jaw of the patient. These machines are inexpensive when compared to […]