Form vs. Function - Couplers
Function over Form - Couplers For many things, the form follows the function. For example, most chairs have the same basic shape to they...
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Rick
Jul 12, 20225 min read
The Water Relay Valve
This simple valve controls water to your dental handpieces and has evolved into many different forms over the years.
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Rick
Jun 21, 20224 min read
A-dec Handpiece Blocks
Part 4 of the Equipment Mastery Series detailing 3 a-dec dental unit block designs
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Rick
May 31, 20221 min read
Pesky Tubing Leaks
Repairing minor leaks can be accomplished easily and quickly.
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Rick
May 24, 20221 min read
Water in the air lines
One clear sign that you have water in your air lines
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Rick
May 20, 20225 min read
The Handpiece Control Block
The Handpiece Control Block. It isn't the cause of problems as frequently as you may think.
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Rick
May 17, 20221 min read
Touch-up Paint
A quick money-saving tip on touching up scratched equipment.
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Rick
May 3, 20223 min read
It's 10 O'Clock, Do You Know Where Your Filters Are?
Filters are often forgotten because they aren't in plain sight. A review of some of the most important but often over-looked filters.
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Rick
May 3, 20221 min read
The Purge Valve
An oft-overlooked and misunderstood valve, the purge exists to flush all of your handpiece water lines at once.
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Rick
Apr 12, 20222 min read
"Parts Are No Longer Available"
A simple trick to determine if a part can be procured outside the dental market.
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Rick
Apr 5, 20225 min read
Take Control of Your Equipment
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.
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Rick
Mar 29, 20221 min read
Why You Should Use Barriers When You Can
In a previous post I mentioned the importance of minimizing disinfectant build-up on your equipment (https://www.dental-techguru.com/post...
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Rick
Feb 15, 20221 min read
Another Dental Instrument for the Toolbox
Another good dental instrument to have in your toolbox.
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Rick
Feb 8, 20228 min read
Tools for the Toolbox
A comprehensive list of what should be in your dental toolbox.
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Rick
Jan 4, 20224 min read
Extend Equipment Life with Routine Maintenance
Listing by frequency of routine tasks that should be done daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually.
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Rick
Dec 21, 20214 min read
Spares
A handy reference for things it's good to keep on hand.
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Rick
Oct 26, 20212 min read
Another Simple Safety Tip
An important step before servicing any dental equipment.
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Rick
Oct 17, 20211 min read
K.I.S.S.
The importance of starting with the simple things when trouble shooting.
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Rick
Oct 5, 20212 min read
A Little Dab Will Do Ya'
The basics of lubrication for vacuum valves and other equipment in the office.
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Rick
Sep 28, 20211 min read
Make Sure Your Handpiece Swivel Isn't Permanent
Important maintenance for handpiece swivels.
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