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What's That Smell?
Encountering odd odors in the morning? There may be a simple solution.
Rick
May 9, 20221 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.
Rick
May 3, 20223 min read


The Purge Valve
An oft-overlooked and misunderstood valve, the purge exists to flush all of your handpiece water lines at once.
Rick
May 3, 20221 min read


"Parts Are No Longer Available"
A simple trick to determine if a part can be procured outside the dental market.
Rick
Apr 12, 20222 min read


Take Control of Your Equipment
Master Valves are used to turn your unit on and off, but they do so much more and can have a tremendous impact on performance.
Rick
Apr 5, 20225 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...
Rick
Mar 29, 20221 min read


Compressor Maintenance
In many ways, your compressor is the heart of your practice. Keeping it well maintained will keep it running better and longer. As a rather costly item, you want to get the most life out of it you can.
Rick
Mar 21, 20223 min read


Handpiece Coolant -- More to it than you think
How to properly set handpiece coolant
Rick
Mar 15, 20221 min read


Freeing Clogged Handpiece Lines
A simple trick to free clogged handpiece lines.
Rick
Mar 1, 20221 min read


Rusty Instruments?
How to tell if and why instruments are rusting in your sterilzer
Rick
Feb 28, 20222 min read


Level Your Sterilizer
A simple tip to correct over-heating or wet loads in your sterilizer.
Rick
Feb 22, 20221 min read


Handpiece Construction and Design
How handpieces are designed and how this affects maintenance and use.
Rick
Feb 20, 20225 min read


Another Dental Instrument for the Toolbox
Another good dental instrument to have in your toolbox.
Rick
Feb 15, 20221 min read


Tools for the Toolbox
A comprehensive list of what should be in your dental toolbox.
Rick
Feb 8, 20228 min read


Quick Tip to Keep Your Lines Clean
A quick tip for vacuum line cleaning.
Rick
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Staff Communications
The importance of recognizing good behavior and how to do so.
Rick
Jan 25, 20222 min read


Vacuum System Cleaners
An important consideration when choosing a vacuum line cleaner.
Rick
Jan 25, 20222 min read


FDA Alert of Dental Complications
FDA alert concerning use of buprenorphine.
Rick
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Spray, Wipe, Spray. -- Wipe?
An important tip to reduce the negative impact of disinfectants on your equipment.
Rick
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Improve Staff Performance Through Communications
Good communications can improve staff performance but can also help you avoid unemployment claims.
Rick
Jan 16, 20224 min read
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