Unravelling the mysteries of Piezo vs. Cavitron and the sub-classes thereof.

This simple valve controls water to your dental handpieces and has evolved into many different forms over the years.

I’ve posted many times about the importance of the having the correct tool for repairs, but it’s just as important in performing...

One clear sign that you have water in your air lines

An oft-overlooked and misunderstood valve, the purge exists to flush all of your handpiece water lines at once.

How to properly set handpiece coolant

A simple trick to free clogged handpiece lines.

How handpieces are designed and how this affects maintenance and use.

Another good dental instrument to have in your toolbox.

A comprehensive list of what should be in your dental toolbox.

Listing by frequency of routine tasks that should be done daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually.

The importance of starting with the simple things when trouble shooting.

Important maintenance for handpiece swivels.

How to correct problems in the hanpdiece which can lead to stuck burs or an inability to get the bur in.

If your handpiece drips, the problem could be in the foot control.

How to confirm your handpieces are operating at the correct pressure.

An Important Diagnostic Aid for Sterilizers and All of Your Equipment.

Often it is the simplest of things that can cause problems, such as basic pressure adjustments. For proper function, a dental delivery...

Routine Handpiece Maintenance can dramatically extend your dental handpiece life and save you thousands!

Slowspeed handpieces are versatile and can be used for many procedures.