Function over Form - Couplers For many things, the form follows the function. For example, most chairs have the same basic shape to they...

This simple valve controls water to your dental handpieces and has evolved into many different forms over the years.

Part 4 of the Equipment Mastery Series detailing 3 a-dec dental unit block designs

Repairing minor leaks can be accomplished easily and quickly.

One clear sign that you have water in your air lines

The Handpiece Control Block. It isn't the cause of problems as frequently as you may think.

A quick money-saving tip on touching up scratched equipment.

Filters are often forgotten because they aren't in plain sight. A review of some of the most important but often over-looked filters.

An oft-overlooked and misunderstood valve, the purge exists to flush all of your handpiece water lines at once.

A simple trick to determine if a part can be procured outside the dental market.

Master Valves are used to turn your unit on and off, but they do so much more and can have a tremendous impact on performance.

In a previous post I mentioned the importance of minimizing disinfectant build-up on your equipment (https://www.dental-techguru.com/post...

Another good dental instrument to have in your toolbox.

A comprehensive list of what should be in your dental toolbox.

Listing by frequency of routine tasks that should be done daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually.

A handy reference for things it's good to keep on hand.

An important step before servicing any dental equipment.

The importance of starting with the simple things when trouble shooting.

The basics of lubrication for vacuum valves and other equipment in the office.

Important maintenance for handpiece swivels.