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

The final steps in the hiring process including basic background checks.

A handy reference for things it's good to keep on hand.

How to interview prospective employees and pitfalls to avoid.

Not all tools come from the hardware store...

A good staff starts with good hiring practices. Learn some of the basics and many less-commonly shared insights into good hiring.

Duct tape is great stuff, but maybe it's too good...

Why all autoclaves are mostly created equal.

More details of things that can go wrong with or near the central vacuum user. Part 3 of the series on vacuum issues.

The importance of that unknown component, the autoclave bellows.

The importance of adequate power including dedicated circuits for your equipment.

Everyone knows with scheduling, dental phobia, and a host of other concerns how hard it can be to get patients into your office, let alone the chair. But what about patients with physical limitations or conditions that prevent them from getting into your chair? What of patients who exceed the limits of your equipment? Most patient chairs can be adjusted to accommodate many of these patients as well.

An important step before servicing any dental equipment.

Trouble-shooting the central vacuum and issues that affect more than one room.

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

Drug Recall

If your vacuum doesn't suck, how can you restore function?

The basics of lubrication for vacuum valves and other equipment in the office.

Important maintenance for handpiece swivels.

How you can use multiple chair inputs to trouble-shoot chair problems.