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The Growing Market for Used Dental Equipment: A Comprehensive Guide
 The dental industry is continually evolving with advancements in technology and techniques. However, not every dental practice can afford to invest in brand-new equipment. This has led to a burgeoning market for used dental equipment, providing an affordable and practical solution for many dental...  Read More
5 Main Ways to Dispose of Old Dental Chairs
5 Main Ways to Dispose of Old Dental Chairs Finding viable outlets for disposing of equipment that no longer serves its purpose is . 1. Donate Your Old Dental Chairs  is a great way to get a tax break while assisting someone in need. Choose a charity that can help you in determining the fair...  Read More
Why Do Dental Practices Sell Equipment Rather Than Dispose?
In today's modern-day economy, starting your own dental practice can be expensive. It entails a lot of material investments, most of which go to the equipment – and can even cost your business up to thousands of dollars annually. Being able to cut costs occasionally in the right areas while saving...  Read More
Selling dental equipment in your office.
3 options to use when selling your dental equipment.    Read More
How to dispose or donate dental equipment properly
This guide is a summary from our . It entails avenues and means in which to dispose of your equipment efficiently and responsibly.   Donate your dental or medical equipment directly to a qualified scheduled 501 c organization or charity. Choose a charity that can help determine the fair market...  Read More
(4) Top Used Dental Equipment That Maintains Its Value
Value is a complex concept; it's also a relative term. However, there are many ways to determine the value of dental equipment. When deciding to purchase dental equipment, several factors are essential. One of those is the depreciation value of the product. The faster something depreciates, the...  Read More
Dental Gloves 101: A Buyer's Guide
Choosing dental gloves can be tricky. However, if you get 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...  Read More
Benefits of intra oral scanning – Highlighted reasons you may want to finalize the transition.
      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...  Read More
3 barriers and liabilities to overcome when selling your used dental equipment
   Whether you recently transitioned to a new office with extra equipment, or your office accumulated it over the years, stagnant equipment is a problem offices commonly face. Let’s face it, most practices do not know that there is a market for their used dental equipment, (yes, even those on their...  Read More
Statim VS. the traditional autoclave; Side by side pros and cons to consider
   Out of the top common practice procedures involved with the majority of dental offices, sterilizing equipment ranks high on the list of importance and daily protocol. Choosing the right sterilizer/s is dependent on a few factors; a practices volume, efficiency, and space. The most commonly used...  Read More
Handheld X-ray VS. Conventional & The top brands on the market according to peers
    Since their introduction to the dental equipment market, Portable X-rays, have made their way into thousands of dental practices across the nation. Chosen for their highly portable and accessible features, they are either praised or criticized among the dental community. Although the portable...  Read More
Handpiece preventative care and maintenance tips to ensure maximum usage
   Handpieces, by no question, are one of the most used tools in a dental practice. Maintaining them by following a proper routine will prevent damage and costly repairs. In most cases, handpiece failure is usually caused by skipping cautionary protocol and cleaning.  Proper and preventative...  Read More
Market analysis of equipment with the greatest yearly depreciation; from retail to used market
                                        Cerec milling and acquisition - With its innovative technology, the Cerec Cad unit takes you from chair to lab quick! It’s also one of the quickest units at losing value per year. At analyzing, we find that the margin decrease from initial investment is...  Read More
Success tips on organization and countering stress in dentistry as an office manager!
These days, the term Office manager, may translate into different duties depending on the size of a team, work load, and task delegation. Regardless, dental office managers are usually performing a countless amount of duties in front, and behind the scenes. For an OM who runs a decent sized office,...  Read More
We've compiled 5 important reasons you may not have given thought to, but should consider before purchasing brand new dental equipment over used:                                                                                                                                                  1....  Read More
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