Dentsply’s newest Cavitron has been out on the market for a little while now, and by accounts it has been performing well. The Cavitron Plus by Dentsply International is simply the most advanced ultrasonic scaler on the market today. Most dental offices and all dental hygienists will be familiar with the name Cavitron, however most [...]
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 [...]
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 Instrument Washers
November 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Dental Instrument washers are rapidly growing in popularity in dental offices. When they were first introduced a few years ago, many people (including myself) discounted them as another expensive piece of equipment that the dental companies were trying to get their customers to buy. Perception changes with time, and many dentists now consider an instrument [...]
What is the best place for placing the dentist’s light?
October 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Why You Should Have An Assistina
October 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Does Your Operator Stool Fit You Properly?
October 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Re-inventing the Dental Bur
October 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
How To Maximize Your Service Dollars For Your Dental Equipment
October 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
When are you going digital, doctor?
October 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
“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 [...]