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Feb 3, 20241 min read
FDA Recall of certain Monoject Syringes
Cardinal Health has announced a recall of certain sizes of their Monoject leur-lock syringes. in concert with the FDA, they have issued a...
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Rick
Sep 2, 20226 min read
Wet or Dry?
A comparison between wet and dry central vacuum systems.
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Rick
Jun 28, 20221 min read
FDA to Study Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters
Latest FDA safety communication on the use of pulse oximeters.
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Rick
Jun 24, 20221 min read
FDA Recall
Urgent FDA recall for those administering anesthesia.
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Rick
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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Rick
May 19, 20221 min read
Vacuum Traps
Checking your vacuum trap may not be as simple as you think.
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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
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
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Staff Communications
The importance of recognizing good behavior and how to do so.
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Rick
Jan 18, 20221 min read
FDA Alert of Dental Complications
FDA alert concerning use of buprenorphine.
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Rick
Jan 16, 20224 min read
Improve Staff Performance Through Communications
Good communications can improve staff performance but can also help you avoid unemployment claims.
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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 28, 20213 min read
Hiring Fundamentals
The final steps in the hiring process including basic background checks.
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Rick
Nov 15, 20212 min read
Rapid Sterilization
Why all autoclaves are mostly created equal.
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Rick
Nov 14, 20214 min read
Lack of Vac?
More details of things that can go wrong with or near the central vacuum user. Part 3 of the series on vacuum issues.
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Rick
Nov 9, 20212 min read
Let Your Autoclave Breathe
The importance of that unknown component, the autoclave bellows.
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Rick
Nov 2, 20213 min read
How to Treat a Patient You Can't Get into Your Chair
Everyone knows with scheduling, dental phobia, and a host of other concerns how hard it can be to get patients into your office, let...
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Rick
Aug 31, 20211 min read
FDA Recall of Monoject Saline Syringes
Recall of Saline Syringes
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Rick
Aug 24, 20211 min read
Is This an OSHA Violation?
A discussion of what agency covers what regulations. Helping navigate the various federal agencies.
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