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25K vs 30K Ultrasonic Scaler Inserts: How to Match Inserts to Your Scaler


25K and 30K magnetostrictive inserts clean the same way, but they are not interchangeable: the insert must match your scaler's frequency. Here is how to check your unit and compare TPC, Bonart and Bucky Beaver...

Dri-Angles Plain vs Silver: Sizes, Pack Counts and When to Use Each


Plain and Silver Dri-Angles both control saliva at the parotid duct; the silver version adds a one-sided moisture barrier for heavy salivators. Compare sizes, pack counts and uses.

10 vs 15 vs 15C Scalpel Blades: Choosing the Right Blade and Handle for Dental Surgery


The #10, #15 and #15C share a curved cutting edge but differ in size and width. Here is when dental offices use each one, plus #11 and #12 blades and the #3 handle that fits...

Vacuum Mixing with the Whip Mix Vac-U-Mixer: Fewer Voids, Better Models


Vacuum mixing with a Whip Mix Vac-U-Mixer removes trapped air for denser models and cleaner castings. Learn how to choose a bowl size, use the VPM2 and maintain your mixer.

Whip Mix Snap-Stone and Lab Stones: Choosing the Right Gypsum


Whip Mix Snap-Stone separates from the impression in 5 minutes, making it ideal for appliances, study casts and mounting. Here is when to use it and how to pour it well.

Whip Mix QuickMount Facebow and Magnetic Mounting System Explained


The Whip Mix QuickMount system pairs an indirect mounting facebow with magnetic transfer bases and plates for fast, repeatable cast mounting. Here is how it works and which parts fit.

Whip Mix Investments Explained: Hi-Temp vs PowerCast and Which to Use


Whip Mix Hi-Temp and PowerCast are both carbon-free phosphate investments, but they suit different casting workflows. Here is how to choose, plus where Cera-Fina and Formula 1 fit.

TPC Superb Vac Wet Ring Vacuums: Choosing Dental Suction for Your Practice


How TPC Superb Vac wet ring vacuums work, what they include, and how to choose between the WV3, WV5, WV6 and WV10 for your practice.

TPC Superb Air Oil-less Dental Compressors: How to Size the Right Unit


How to size a TPC Superb Air oil-less dental compressor for your operatories, with a comparison of the 1 HP, 2 HP, 3 HP and 4 HP models.

TPC Portable Dental Systems and Mobile Carts for Mobile and Satellite Dentistry


A guide to TPC portable dental systems, mobile vacuums, delivery carts and the portable chair package for mobile, nursing home and satellite dentistry.