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Does it hurt to clean your teeth with an dental ultrasonic scaler?

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Ever wonder why dentists want you to come to their office on a regular basis?   Ever feel like that is excessive?   Do you think that going to the dentist is a waste of time if nothing hurts and you brush your teeth?   Well, you are not alone. Many people don’t understand the need and the importance of regular visits to the dentist.   A lot of people only visit the dentist when something is bothering them or something is broken.   We want to take a few minutes to help people understand what regular visits to the dentist can do for you and the processes involved with regular check-ups and cleanings. Good oral hygiene is the key to having a pain-free mouth.   The basic cleaning regimen a person is required to do is brushing of the teeth two or three times a day and flossing the teeth at least once daily.   This process will keep your teeth and gums in good shape and help prevent cavities and bad breath.   If you want to have great oral hygiene, you will need to visit your denti
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History of Dental Autoclave

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The autoclave was invented in 1879 by Charles Chamberland, but the concept of using steam in an enclosed space for the purpose of preventing sickness had already existed since 1679. Unlike most processes going on in today’s laboratories and hospitals, sterilization has occurred using very much the same principles and methods for the last 150 years. Most advances in dentalautoclave technology since that time have revolved around either keeping better track of the process of sterilization to better guarantee the safety of the users or creating new types of sterilization cycles.   Another element of sterilization that hasn’t changed over time is the use of steam as a sterilizing agent. In order to kill a cell through heat, its temperature must be raised to the point where the proteins in the cell wall break down and coagulate. Steam is a very efficient medium for transferring heat, therefore it is an excellent way to destroy microbes. Air, on the other hand, is a very ineff
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How to choose the most suitable mobile dental delivery unit?

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Suction Performance – One of the most difficult design areas for a mobile dental delivery unit to create, is the powerful suction desired for dental procedures. It needs to provide high flow with moderate strength to pick up debris, capture water coolant effectively and pull viscous solutions through smaller tubings like the saliva ejector or surgical tips. To effectively work for restorative procedures the system should be able to not only power the high-volume suction, but also be able to extract liquid through the saliva ejector simultaneously. When doing comparisons make sure to evaluate the suction strength of both the high volume and saliva ejector handpieces when used together. Doing so will let you know that you have a well-designed portable dental suction system. Compressed Air and Handpiece Performance – When evaluating a mobile dental delivery unit with compressor, make sure that the internal air compressor provided can produce enough air flow at the right pressure
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Why choose the portable dental suction unit?

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Traditional wet vacuum systems consume too much water ,it is a big problem for financial and environmental. The recent introduction of various dry vacuum systems eliminates these concerns and provides excellent clinical vacuuming power. The concerns of retro-fitting a new unit center on practicality and cost. The replacement dry system should be no larger than the existing wet one, and should preferably provide more suction capacity for the practice. When a dental hygienist cleans and polishes by dental ultrasonic scaler your teeth, you can get a lot of cleaning paste in your mouth.  We use the suction to help clean all of that away.  Also, when dentists are do amalgam fillings, pieces of the soft amalgam can sometimes fall away from the tooth surface.  We use the suction to help whisk them away. During some procedures, such as white fillings, it is important that the tooth stay clean and dry.  The suction helps keep the tooth dry by sucking away any saliva, blood, and water t
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What is dental alginate impression ?

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Alginate impression material helps dentists take accurate impressions of the teeth for a variety of devices and treatments. This goo that's used to help craft dental bridges, veneers and retainers comes from a surprising source: seaweed. Also known as an irreversible hydrocolloid impression, alginate material is a widely used product in dentistry. What is alginate made of? Alginate is a powder that contains potassium alginate, calcium sulfate and a few other elements derived from brown algae and kelp, according to the Dental Corporation of America. Combined with water, it turns into a gel that sets firmly enough to use as a mold. The material comes in a few different formulas. The setting time varies depending on the temperature and the amount of water used. Alginate Impression Uses Dental impressions are used for any device that has to fit over or replace any of your teeth, such as mouth guards, braces, bridges, crowns and veneers. They are usually made by dental alginate
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What should you do if your dental equipment needs to be repaired?

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Dental equipment is a significant capital investment for a dental practice, so it’s important to keep it functional as long as possible. Of course, typical wear and tear on machines and other equipment can necessitate occasional repairs in addition to regularly scheduled maintenance. 1. Identify the problem As best as you are able, try to determine what’s not working. Try to remember when your equipment began having problems and whether anything may have happened that could have caused a problem—perhaps the last patient or the cleaning crew. 2. Check the warranty If the equipment in question is a relatively new purchase, you may still be covered by a warranty—either from the manufacturer or retailer—for parts and labor. New dental chairs, for instance, typically come with 5-year manufacturer warranties. 3. Consult the supplier or manufacturer  Many dental equipment retailers offer phone and online support for the products they sell. 4. Get recommendations for tec
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Why do people think Intraoral cameras brings convenience to dental treatment?

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Easy diagnosis, satisfied patient The use of intraoral camera technology in the dental clinic can help you, as a dentist, to explain the problem and the subsequent treatment to your patients. Taking advantage of this simple tool, your patients will end up more convinced, increasing the percentage of acceptance of budgets of your dental clinic. Intraoral cameras offer the patient the possibility to visualize in real time and in great detail his own oral cavity at the same time that the dentist makes the diagnosis. It is a very effective way to generate confidence in the patient. The intraoral camera allows the dentist to explain to the patient his diagnosis in a more direct way, it will be of greater impact and the patient will feel more involved. And going further: Many patients come to your practice with a specific ailment and you will find other details that need treatment. By not presenting symptoms of pain, patients do not come to realize something needs to be treated. In these
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