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Rick
May 20, 20213 min read
When Your Sterilizer Isn't Working, Either Are You
Diagnosing and Trouble-Shooting Sterilizers Part 1 -Sterilizer Basics The sterilizer is one of the key components in a dental office....
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Rick
Oct 2, 20201 min read
Under Pressure
A good thing to know when diagnosing sterilizer problems is that there is a direct correlation between pressure and temperature within an...
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Rick
Oct 2, 20201 min read
Put Your Equipment on Your Schedule
"Patient Name: Compressor" A handy mnemonic device to help you keep track of routine maintenance is to create patients in your PMS with...
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Rick
Oct 1, 20202 min read
The Myth of Lube-Free
I've heard countless times that lube free turbines are superior because they "require no maintenance" this is simply not true. The design...
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Rick
Sep 29, 20201 min read
Not Just for Cleaning Dishes
There's a handy product that every dental office should have. It keeps sterilizer door gaskets supple so they seal better and last...
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Rick
Sep 27, 20201 min read
Anatomy of a Clog
It's generally expected that if flow stops, you've got a clog somewhere, but what about the times everything is working and then the...
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Rick
Sep 27, 20202 min read
The Right Tool for the Job
Dentists are perhaps better equipped than most to perform simple repairs and routine maintenance. They're good at spatial relations and...
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Rick
Sep 27, 20201 min read
Take care of your sterilizer and it will take care of you
Water quality is very important to proper function of an autoclave. Tap water can lead to clogged valves, clogged internal lines and even...
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