Don’t Fall for Imposter Products and Open Your Practice to Liability
Imagine this: A dental drill bit breaks in the middle of a delicate procedure. Or perhaps your hygienist’s hand tool […]
Orthodontic Instruments
The 7 Deadly Sins of Sterilization Failure
How clean are your instruments? If you think you can tell just by looking, think again. The degree of cleanliness […]
Special Care for Hinged Instruments with Inserted Tips
Did you know that hinged instruments with inserted tips may require special care to ensure a long life? It’s important […]
Important Aspects of Selecting the Best Scalers to Treat Periodontal Disease
One in two. Those are the estimated odds that one of your patients will develop periodontal disease if they have not already. According to information from the Centers for Disease Control, almost half of adults 30 years old and older have some type of periodontal disease.
How to Efficiently Biologically Monitor Your Sterilization Equipment
There are lots of ways to make sure your sterilizer is working properly. Some sterilizers, like our DDS 7000, have sophisticated software that won’t let the unit move to the next phase unless specific parameters have been met.
3 Important Facts Your Patients Overlook About Orthodontic Treatment
Today, more and more adults are seeking orthodontic treatment to improve their smiles. However, many patients choose convenience over quality and opt for mail order dentistry companies over local orthodontic practices. Learn to educate your patients on the 3 common myths they believe about orthodontic treatment.
What’s up with Washer-Disinfectors?
Dental supply dealers are encouraging many practices to replace traditional ultrasonic cleaning machines with new and different technology. Discover why new cleaning machines are gaining market share, and learn the pros and cons of each to determine the right one for your dental practice.
5 Ways to Streamline Supply Ordering for Your Dental Practice
The average dental practice spends approximately 6 percent to 6.5 percent of its expense budget on dental supplies. That may not sound like much, but if you don’t keep a careful watch over your ordering process, you may find that your practice is above average in a negative way – your supplies’ budget percentage may slowly creep into the double digits.
If that happens continuously, it can damage your practice’s profitability.
You can utilize these five ways to streamline your ordering process.
How Long Should a Diamond Bur Last?
While it’s difficult to pinpoint an exact time frame for the life of a diamond bur, a study published in the Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics stated that typical diamond burs need to be changed after five teeth preparations. You can’t afford for your diamond burs to lose cutting power after every use. Therefore, it’s vital to invest in high-quality gold diamond burs, sharpen them regularly and follow all maintenance instructions.
5 Tools Every Dental Student Should Have
Dental school enrollment has reached its highest level since the 1980s. In the 2017-2018 academic year, an estimated 25,000 students […]
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