Introduction: A fast review of the definitions The topic of aerosols and aerosol mitigation has come to the forefront for dentists trying to navigate the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has always been an important part of safety protocols in dental practices. Dental aerosols are the air-borne particles created by dental procedures, and... Continue Reading
Russel came to DENTALEZ with 27 years of automotive experience in his background, where he applied his strong mechanical background to troubleshooting and repairs. Interestingly, when he came to work for us seven years ago on our line of Ramvac vacuums and compressors, he knew very little about our industry! We asked him to describe... Continue Reading
Across the globe in 2020, words like cleanliness, disinfection, and sterilization took an unprecedented spotlight in the priority list of dentists. We’ve always been concerned with protecting ourselves and our patients from the pathogens and infection that can be borne through spatter and air and touch. As we move out of the first year of... Continue Reading
Kay Engle has been with DENTALEZ for almost 30 years, supporting the Star line of dental handpieces for the vast majority of them. During her time at Star, she’s worked in several areas, including Customer Service, Shipping and Purchasing. As she explains, this cross-company insight has helped her to understand how to best apply the... Continue Reading
Innovations in Dental Handpieces Dental handpieces are arguably the single most important piece of equipment for clinicians. Ask any dental professional why they have chosen their preferred type of dental handpiece and they will have a very detailed list of its advantages. It is amazing how nuanced those preferences can be! Until now, a dentist’s... Continue Reading
What to expect in the dental industry coming out of a pandemic Welcome back, readers. Today, we’re continuing the conversation we started last week with DENTALEZ Dentists, Dr. Amy Ridall, DDS, MS, PhD and Dr Peter Certo, DMD.* We started with a discussion about how COVID was leaving it’s mark on the way we practice,... Continue Reading
What to expect in the dental industry coming out of a pandemic Now that we’re into spring and starting to see light at the end of the tunnel that is the COVID-19 pandemic, we thought we’d take a look at where and how the industry has shifted and what life looks like from the perspectives... Continue Reading