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  Dental burs are used to polish and cut the mouth’s hard tissues. These nifty little devices are typically attached to a handpiece. They are often made of diamond grit, tungsten carbide, or steel and come in a wide range of shapes and sizes to suit the different procedures carried out by dentists.   The typical bur consists of three different parts: the shank, which is the longest and is inserted into or attached to a handpiece; the rotating head, which is used to cut or polish the tissue; and the neck, which connects the shank and the head.  ...

Choosing dental gloves can be tricky. However, if you choose the right gloves, you will notice an improvement in comfort and performance. The first thing you want to consider when buying dental gloves is how they will fit the wrist and palm areas of your hand. You must also note that female dentist gloves might differ from their male counterparts.  When choosing dental gloves, you want to avoid gloves that are too tight across the palm. If your gloves are like this and they bind your wrist, they might impact performance. Apart from that, if you keep using gloves that...

Many dental practices rely on patient referral programs to grow their business. Although this form of marketing is easy to manage, you need a little bit of creativity. Explore the ideas below if you are just getting started in referral programs or if your existing program is not as effective as you hoped. Ask for Referrals Regardless of how happy you make your patients, they may not know if you seek new patients if you don't tell them. Unfortunately, many dentists shy away from asking for referrals as they think it is a tacky or awkward thing to do. However,...

  Immediate impression results- Traditional impressions are not only messy but time consuming. With an intra oral scanner, results for patients are immediate. A dental professional will be able to assess the impression, following the scan, vs. mailing the impression and waiting for results. If an area was missed or overlooked, solutions are as simple as rescanning the portion. Low maintenance- Cleaning and maintaining an intra oral camera requires less effort then disinfecting impression trays. This creates a smooth transition after a patient leaves an operatory. Accuracy- Intra oral scanning captures accurate shades and form. This allows for better patient...

  Article hosted on Dentistry IQ. We cover all factors to consider before you sell your used dental equipment!    https://www.dentistryiq.com/practice-management/financial/article/14205800/you-can-make-money-selling-used-dental-equipment   Wondering who buys used dental equipment nationwide? Contact our acquisition specialist at 253.248.3974 or get started with a quick evaluation here: