Selecting Air-Driven Dental Handpieces (Part 2)

Selecting Air-Driven Dental Handpieces (Part 2)

We thank you for rejoining us this week for the conclusion of our series, “Selecting Air-Driven Dental Handpieces”. Last week, we expounded on the fact that, when choosing dental handpieces for your practice, it is essential to pay special attention to the features,...
Selecting Air-Driven Dental Handpieces (Part 2)

Selecting Air-Driven Dental Handpieces

If you are a clinician, it is imperative that you understand that the investment in dental handpieces may quickly result in a vast array of expenses. Examples of these expenses include basic operational costs, maintenance costs and repair costs. As a result of this...
Extending the Life of Your Patterson Dental Handpieces

Extending the Life of Your Patterson Dental Handpieces

Patterson dental handpieces are high-quality dental instruments that exhibit the highest level of precision. These instruments utilize either air or electricity in order to successfully generate a rotary-based cutting motion. The dental handpieces offered by Patterson...

The Advantages of Using Ceramic Ball Bearings in Dental Handpieces

Essentially, there are two types of ball bearings used in dental handpieces. The first type is that which is composed of ceramic and includes steel rings. The second type is steel and includes steel rings. According to dental professionals, there are several...

Poorly Maintained Dental Handpieces Could Result in Injuries – Part 2

Last week, you learned that poorly maintained dental handpieces could result in a number of injuries to you, your staff, and your patients. Specifically, we covered the burn injuries that have been reported in high numbers the past several years. You were informed of...

Poorly Maintained Dental Handpieces Could Result in Injuries

According to numerous studies, dental handpieces that are poorly maintained have the potential to result in immense injuries. If you are reading this, you are likely a clinician that knows and understand that handpieces are utilized to prepare the cavities within the...

Lubricants for Dental Handpieces (Part 2)

Last week, we started our series, “Lubricants for Dental Handpieces”. You learned that lubrication is a critical component to the functionality of the dental handpieces in your practice. You also learned about four different areas of interest as it pertains to dental...
Lubricants for Dental Handpieces (Part 1)

Lubricants for Dental Handpieces (Part 1)

If you own and/or operate a dental practice, special attention should be made regarding lubricants for dental handpieces. Since the initialization of increased speeds in dental handpieces for day-to-day tasks, such as shaping cavities, there have been an increased...