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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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Jun 7, 20221 min read
The Right Tool for the Job-Surgical Handpieces
I’ve posted many times about the importance of the having the correct tool for repairs, but it’s just as important in performing...
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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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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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Mar 15, 20221 min read
Handpiece Coolant -- More to it than you think
How to properly set handpiece coolant
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Mar 1, 20221 min read
Freeing Clogged Handpiece Lines
A simple trick to free clogged handpiece lines.
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Feb 20, 20225 min read
Handpiece Construction and Design
How handpieces are designed and how this affects maintenance and use.
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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
Sep 28, 20211 min read
Make Sure Your Handpiece Swivel Isn't Permanent
Important maintenance for handpiece swivels.
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Rick
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Can't Get Your Bur In (or Out)? Clean Your Chuck!
How to correct problems in the hanpdiece which can lead to stuck burs or an inability to get the bur in.
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Rick
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Why Your Foot Control May Be Causing Your Handpiece to Leak
If your handpiece drips, the problem could be in the foot control.
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Aug 10, 20211 min read
Are You SURE Your Drive Air Pressure is Set Correctly?
How to confirm your handpieces are operating at the correct pressure.
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Rick
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Take Your Top Off!
An Important Diagnostic Aid for Sterilizers and All of Your Equipment.
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Rick
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Equipment Not Working Correctly? Check Your Pressure!
Often it is the simplest of things that can cause problems, such as basic pressure adjustments. For proper function, a dental delivery...
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Rick
May 9, 20214 min read
Are Your Handpieces Failing? Maximize Handpiece Performance with Routine Maintenance
Routine Handpiece Maintenance can dramatically extend your dental handpiece life and save you thousands!
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Rick
Mar 18, 20213 min read
How Slow Should You Go?
Slowspeed handpieces are versatile and can be used for many procedures. A slowspeed handpiece is generally defined as a handpiece that...
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Rick
Feb 4, 20213 min read
Psst! Buddy, wanna buy some composite?
While grey market goods aren't usually purchased from people in trenchcoats in alleyways, the legitimacy of these goods is no more clear...
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