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Dental Suction Comparison: Sizing Criteria – Part 2
Today marks the end of our Suction Comparison series. Throughout every segment, we have provided Dental Professionals a better understanding of vacuum terms, how vacuums function, and which type of vacuum system is best for specific applications. Today, we will attempt to share how the information...  Read More
Dental Suction Comparison: Sizing Criteria – Part 1
Today, we are beginning wrapping up our series on comparing the different types of Dental Vacuum systems on the market. The next two segments will be summarizing the information we discussed over the series by using our new knowledge to determine which vacuum we need based on specific information...  Read More
Dental Suction Comparison- Part 8- Explaining Low-flow Suction (Continued)
Thus far, if you have just joined our series, we have provided an understanding of velocity in dental vacuums, types of vacuums, High-flow systems, and standard terms in Dental Vacuum. Today, we will be continuing forward, providing more information about Low-flow systems, as well as highlighting...  Read More
Dental Suction Comparison- Part 7- Explaining Low-flow Suction
The supporters of Low-flow vacuum systems report an average vacuum level in the system of 10” of Hg is desirable, with 8” of Hg being a minimum.  In a Low-flow system, the vacuum pump continues to move air from 10” to 15” of Hg, and in the case of a BaseVac system, up to 25” of Hg. The real...  Read More
Dental Suction Comparison- Part 6- Explaining High-flow Suction
Thank you for following our series through our other segments. To date, we have already helped explain suction requirements in clinics, as well as velocity. The next few segments will be diving in deeper to provide a better understanding of High-flow and Low-flow vacuum.  Today, we will be...  Read More
Dental Suction Comparison- Part 5- Understanding Velocity
Last week we got a better understanding of the suction requirements of a clinic based on open holes and the basics of pump performance High Flow vs. Low-flow. We have an understanding that at 10” of Hg, both High-flow and Low-flow systems theoretically should perform the same. Why then do some work...  Read More
Dental Suction Comparison- Part 4- High Flow Vacuum vs. Low Flow Vacuum
Understanding the suction units of a Dental Practice is important for any Dental Professional. It is BaseVac’s intent to offer this series to highlight the vital information necessary in understanding the options in Dental Pumps.  Our last blog provided explanations on the different options in...  Read More
Dental Suction Comparison- Part 3- Types of Dental Vacuum
Today marks the continuation of BaseVac’s series on understanding the difference between Dental Vacuum systems and which one is best for your clinic. Thus far, we have covered some dental vacuum definitions, in hopes of giving Dental Professionals enough background on vacuum that it will assist in...  Read More
Dental Suction Comparison- Part 2- Clinic Information
Thank you for following our series on helping Dental Professionals choose the right vacuum for their clinic by comparing the different types of Dental suction units. The goal of this series is to help Dental Professional better understand Dental Vacuum systems, giving better insight when choosing...  Read More
Dental Suction Comparison- Part 1- What is the Right Dental System for your Practice?
More increasingly, the most commonly asked question in the Dental Industry regarding suction, “I have been told if I want to use HVE tips, I need a high flow vacuum system, is that true?” The correct answer is; your vacuum system should be sized to match the demand for vacuum in your clinic....  Read More
Navigating Aerosol Capture - Part 6 - Achieving Perfect Vacuum Balance
Thank you for following our series on capturing aerosol within the dental operatory. So far, our series has discussed how sizing your vacuum appropriately will ensure you capture roughly 90% of generated aerosols created in the oral cavity. Today, we will discuss the next step in aerosol capture,...  Read More
Navigating Aerosol Capture - Part 5 - Achieving Perfect Vacuum Balance
The importance of these questions takes us back to choosing the right balance for your clinic, ensuring we maximize the most amount of vacuum possible. Having vacuum lines that are too small or too large can severely limit your choices in vacuum pumps. A detailed response to this question is a...  Read More
Navigating Aerosol Capture - Part 4 - Determining Users
Thank you for following our series on steps in capturing aerosol at the oral cavity. One of the hottest topics in the Dental Industry is the reduction of aerosols in a dental operatory. BaseVac is sharing our solutions that capture most of the aerosols generated during a dental procedure.  In the...  Read More
Navigating Aerosol Capture - Part 2 - BaseVac Suction
Today’s segment is to explain how Dental Vacuum works, touching on the ideal “sweet spot” in a dental vacuum that allows for the highest aerosol capture at the oral cavity. During this segment, we will also be explaining why extra HVEs with funnels attached to your vacuum may not be helpful in...  Read More
Part 7: Fit - Top four reasons to Upgrade your Vacuum to BaseVac Dental
Thank you for following our blog series on the top four reasons to choose a BaseVac system for your Dental suction. BaseVac uses our years of experience in vacuum to provide the last vacuum you will ever have to purchase.  To date we have reviewed;           Function: our low maintenance and...  Read More
Part 2: Function - Top four reasons to Upgrade your Vacuum to BaseVac Dental
Dental vacuums are the heart of the dental practice. Making the right decision for a clinic can be stressful, as it is an investment that will affect the clinic for 10+ years. BaseVac started this blog series to show Dental Professionals the top four reasons why they should choose BaseVac for their...  Read More
Part 1: Top four reasons to Upgrade your Vacuum to BaseVac Dental
There are many options in the Dental Industry for vacuum systems, each of which could potentially serve your clinic, but which one is the best choice for you? Dental Vacuums are arguably the most important part of a Dental Practice, as it is practically the heart of the office. Without a vacuum...  Read More
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