When your burs aren’t getting the job done, you’re losing money. Period. Inefficiency costs dental offices thousands of dollars, and if your burs  aren’t getting the job done in a timely, efficient manner, your profit is taking a hit. But what if you could do four days’ worth of dentistry in three days? It’s possible, but only if you have the right tools. Today’s dentists might consider it an embarrassment of riches—now, more than ever, dental professionals have an extensive array of burs and shapes available that enable them to treat a wide variety of surfaces. Whether you’re removing ..read more

There’s a lot of different types of dental burs on the market, and each one offers specific advantages. Some function better in certain capacities, but making the correct choices are essential for the economic success of your practice.  We’ve examined five kinds of dental burs, and provided information to help you make the right choices when selecting one for your dental or orthodontic practice. The article and infographic below show the dental burs’ names. Prefer a download? Here’s the printable PDF of the 5 Types of Dental Burs. 1. Diamond burs Advantages of using diamond dental burs ..read more

We know there’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes when you’re starting a new dental or orthodontic practice, from securing financing to ordering equipment and stocking supplies. You might be nervous? Excited? Overjoyed? These are all some of the emotions you’ll experience when you’re starting a new dental or orthodontic practice. And then there’s the headache of purchasing all the equipment and tools you need. You’ll find a new dental practice checklist can help. Don’t worry. We’ve done the legwork for you. Coming soon, Diatech will have an easy way to help new orthodontists and dent ..read more

It’s a fact: More and more of your patients will have high-performance materials like zirconia for their crown and bridge material. This creates a unique challenge: Conventional instruments frequently don’t work with this material. We’ll examine some of the issues this creates as well as outline a simple, crown-cutting elegant solution for your dental or endodontic practice. This solution will maximize your profits and streamline your office procedures. You’ll see the benefits of this line of the best zirconia-cutting dental burs. Best Zirconia Cutting Dental Burs Our Z-Rex diamond instr ..read more

It’s one of the biggest questions you’ll face in your practice: Should you use moist heat vs. dry heat to sterilize your instruments? While both methods present some advantages, the best dry heat sterilizers offer one major difference—they do not damage even the most delicate dental instruments. We’ll examine some of the differences between moist heat and dry heat sterilizers and provide extensive resources for you to find the one that best suits your needs. What Are the Advantages of Dry Heat Sterilization? The main advantage of dry heat sterilization is that it will not corrode or ..read more

When it comes to dental polishing tools, are you aware of all your options? Perhaps even more important, do you know when to use carbides vs. diamonds vs. polishers? Failure to take a good look at your choices means you miss the chance of getting the best finish. The Best Dental Tool to Finish Depends Upon the Surface Before you delve into the world of dental polisher tools, you have to first examine the area. The extensive variety of shapes means that some burs will be better suited to working with certain surfaces than others. Some of the questions you should ask yourself before beginn ..read more

Women’s History Month is over, but women are still making history. As a business run entirely by women, we appreciate all the contributions women have made to our country and particularly to the dental profession. These brave role models blazed a trail to make it possible for other women to follow in their footsteps. In fact, we’ve discovered a wealth of information about the contributions women have made to dentistry, and we’re thrilled to be able to share these fascinating facts with you. Fascinating Facts About Women in Dentistry 1. Emeline Roberts Jones was the first woman to practice den ..read more

Wash Your Hands With Hand Sanitizer! We’re in the middle of cold & flu season. It’s time to take extra care from spreading germs and bacteria. The Best Hand Sanitizing Steps to Take The first and foremost step is keeping your hands clean and as free from contamination as possible. As we covered in our last post, hand washing is essential before and after each service. The use of soap and water before appointments is one of the most common techniques for preventing infections during salon treatments. If the water from your tap does not come from a controlled municipal source, it may be a g ..read more

Infection control in salons, barbershops, and nail salons is becoming an increasingly hot topic, in part, because of the government healthcare requirements that have been transferred to the salon industry by state regulatory boards. Salons surely don’t like the idea of having to “slow down” to clean up before they see their next client, however the sheer number of clients that come and go during the typical day can pose a risk to both clients and staff when it comes to transmission of disease and infection. Infection Control in salons is not necessarily a life-or-death issue, but has become a ..read more

So often the terms cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization are used interchangeably. Sadly, this is a common misconception and it is very important for salon and spa operators to understand the differences. It is always critically important to safeguard the health of your employees and customers. Understanding the key differences between the three processes and the best methods to achieve them is a must for your operation. Let’s take a deeper look into the subject. Cleaning is the Essential First Step to Keeping Your Practice Safe Cleaning in the infection control context refers to the mech ..read more