Many dental offices wisely choose to purchase mechanical room equipment, such as compressors and suction machines, with dual heads. The theory behind this is when one compressor head or vacuum motor fails, the other motor has enough power to keep the office running while waiting for service or parts. It’s a great idea, but for [...]
High Volume Oral Evacuation (HVE)
December 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
HVE – The dental high-volume oral evacuation (HVE) system is an independent clinical vacuum system specifically designed for the collection, removal and disposal of liquids, solids, and aerosols from the patient’s mouth in a dental office. To prevent contamination emanating from aerosols generated by high speed turbine handpieces it is essential that they be removed [...]
Suction Line Cleaning
December 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
One of the most basic forms of maintenance to be performed in a dental office is suction line cleaning, but many offices neglect this task. When suction lines are not cleaned, debris begins to build up around joints and bends, and slowly clogs the line. This results in poor vacuum performance.
To combat this, dental [...]
Dry Dental Vacuum Systems – The Ram Vac
November 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Wet ring dental vacuum systems (suction machines) are quite simple: an electric motor spins an impeller into which water is injected. As the impeller rotates vacuum is created.
This system has been used in dental offices for decades with good results. The downside however, is water use. The water is generally supplied by a 3/8 inch [...]
The Adec ICV for automated vacuum line cleaning
November 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Adec has long been a leader in the dental business. They have a history of producing really innovative solutions to problems in the business, and that is one of the reasons they have been a successful company for such a long time.
Recently, Adec has launched the ICV. The ICV is an automated vacuum line cleaning [...]
Dental Air Compressors
November 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A high quality air supply is important in a dental office, as it is air that is used to run your dental equipment, spin your handpiece turbines, and dry your preps. An air supply that is contaminated with moisture or oil will reduce the life of your equipment, costing you money. Poor quality air can also affect the quality of your work, sometimes leading to sensitivity or pain.
Dental Air & Vacuum Systems
September 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Dental air and vacuum systems keep your work area clean and tidy. Dental work produces saliva and blood, and these needs to be swept away so you can see clearly what you are doing and to keep the patient comfortable. All dental work, fillings, crowns and others need a dry, oil and water free surface [...]