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 7, 2022
- 1 min
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 24, 2022
- 1 min
Water in the air lines
One clear sign that you have water in your air lines
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Rick
- May 3, 2022
- 1 min
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 15, 2022
- 1 min
Handpiece Coolant -- More to it than you think
How to properly set handpiece coolant
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Rick
- Mar 1, 2022
- 1 min
Freeing Clogged Handpiece Lines
A simple trick to free clogged handpiece lines.
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Rick
- Feb 20, 2022
- 5 min
Handpiece Construction and Design
How handpieces are designed and how this affects maintenance and use.
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Rick
- Feb 15, 2022
- 1 min
Another Dental Instrument for the Toolbox
Another good dental instrument to have in your toolbox.
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Rick
- Feb 8, 2022
- 8 min
Tools for the Toolbox
A comprehensive list of what should be in your dental toolbox.
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Rick
- Jan 4, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Oct 17, 2021
- 1 min
K.I.S.S.
The importance of starting with the simple things when trouble shooting.
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Rick
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Make Sure Your Handpiece Swivel Isn't Permanent
Important maintenance for handpiece swivels.
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Rick
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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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Rick
- Aug 10, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
Take Your Top Off!
An Important Diagnostic Aid for Sterilizers and All of Your Equipment.
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Rick
- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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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