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Rick
May 3, 20223 min read
It's 10 O'Clock, Do You Know Where Your Filters Are?
Filters are often forgotten because they aren't in plain sight. A review of some of the most important but often over-looked filters.
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Rick
Apr 12, 20222 min read
"Parts Are No Longer Available"
A simple trick to determine if a part can be procured outside the dental market.
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Rick
Feb 28, 20222 min read
Rusty Instruments?
How to tell if and why instruments are rusting in your sterilzer
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Rick
Feb 22, 20221 min read
Level Your Sterilizer
A simple tip to correct over-heating or wet loads in your sterilizer.
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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
Nov 15, 20212 min read
Rapid Sterilization
Why all autoclaves are mostly created equal.
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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, 20212 min read
We Need More Power!
The importance of adequate power including dedicated circuits for your equipment.
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Rick
Oct 26, 20212 min read
Another Simple Safety Tip
An important step before servicing any dental equipment.
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Rick
Sep 7, 20212 min read
Redundancy
Unexpected ways to incorporate redundancy and how it can help you.
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Rick
Sep 7, 20211 min read
The Right Tool for the Job
What makes a good hex wrench and why you want a good set.
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Rick
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Autoclaving isn't Always the Only Option
The benefits of dry heat sterilization. How to reduce corrosion in your instruments.
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Rick
Aug 10, 20211 min read
Change That Gasket!
How to install the door gasket in a table-top sterilizer.
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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 1, 20212 min read
Failed Spore Test!
In most areas requirements call for weekly spore tests to confirm proper operation of your sterilizer. While each pouch, cassette or...
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Rick
Jun 8, 20215 min read
Sterilizer Repair Series
Part 3: Under Pressure We've established that sterilization begins with heat, and discussed the means of addressing heat-related issues....
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Rick
May 31, 20214 min read
The Heat Is On (or is it?)
How to deal with heating issues in your autoclave.
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