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2011-07-28T10:55:00.000-07:00

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Royal Dental Installation Completed

2011-06-02T10:04:00.001-07:00

Allstar Dental Discount Code

2011-05-11T08:12:00.001-07:00

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2011-05-04T10:09:00.000-07:00

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Tips on How to Pick Dental Equipment

2011-04-27T08:39:00.001-07:00

Dental equipment may either help your practice fail or succeed. Therefore, it is advisable to pick the finest. Amalgamators, drills, chairs, sterilizers, suction tubes and hand pieces are some of the equipment and they can be gotten from dental supplies’ shops. Shops with good reputation should be your first stop when purchasing quality equipment. On the other hand, you should consider that a number of stores have a bad reputation. A good number aim at swindling you. The fact that fine dental equipment is long lasting is the reason you should opt for it. As well, it necessitates nominal maintenance.

Carefully choose a dental equipment store. Compare the equipment, services and prices provided by two or three shops prior to making your selection. Since most companies advertise their equipment online, the internet is the best place to do so. Numerous companies vend the equipment there. Nevertheless, it is crucial that you pick one that in addition to selling dental equipment at practical prices, also offers customer support. The company should demonstrate how to operate the equipment and also how to trouble shoot. Additionally, it should offer support for any technical problems that you may experience at no extra cost.

If you are looking to buy dental equipment, you ought to consider the internet. A good number of stores vend their wares online as a way of reaching more customers. Purchasing the equipment online is the way to go. This is especially true if you do not have the time to go to the store. Moreover, it is convenient as you can do it from the comfort of your office. You will have the equipment delivered straight to your doorstep. Always ask for a discount when purchasing more than one piece of dental equipment. This will help you in cutting down costs.

Cost is one of the most important things you will have to consider when buying dental equipment. The market is abounding with pricey as well as reasonably priced equipment. Note that price does not always equate quality. Sometimes, the most expensive equipment is not always of the best quality. Be sure to shop around and make numerous price comparisons before making your decision. If you know of someone who has purchased dental equipment before, do not be afraid of talking to them. They are best placed to offer you information on the best place to obtain equipment for your dental practice.

It is misguided to rush through the dental equipment purchasing process. Taking one’s time helps makes certain that at the end of it all, you have the very best. Use as much time as is necessary researching on the sort of tools you need. Get all the details you can on the sort of equipment you need to buy. See what your colleague’s views are and think about asking them to come with you to the shop when making the purchase. Dental equipment stores that provide after sales services and discounts in addition to charging realistic prices are what you should settle for.

Belmont Training in St. Louis

2011-04-15T05:59:00.000-07:00

Meet the Allstar Team

2011-03-23T06:51:00.000-07:00

We have bios and more information posted about Allstar Dental Inc. team members. Please visit: http://www.allstardentalinc.com/new-contact.php
to learn more.

# 1 Products for Saving Your Office Time & Money

2011-03-07T05:35:00.000-08:00

Allstar compiled a dental equipment and supply list that are "must haves" for dental offices in the United States. We polled doctors and assistances on what equipment in the office that helped them the most. With the offices help and the help of our dental service reps we came up with our list of the most important products that can save a dental office time and money.

Helios Laser
Less blood and pain. Faster healing. Perfect for soft tissue surgery that is quick, bloodless and usually painless. Get your patients in and out.
More Info: http://www.allstardentalinc.net/details.php?prodId=748&category=58&secondary=0&keywords

Whip Mix Snap-Stone
SNAP-STONE is an exceptionally fast setting stone with an early high compressive strength, which allows separation of the cast from the impression in 5 minutes.
More Info: http://www.allstardentalinc.net/details.php?prodId=235&category=17&secondary=&keywords=

Medline Micro-Kill
KILLS 1 minute faster than cavi wipes and is less expensive
More Info: http://www.allstardentalinc.net/details.php?prodId=598&category=15&secondary=0&keywords=

Scican Statim 5000 & 2000
Designed to sterilize in a fraction of the time compared to traditional autoclaves (6 minutes vs. 60 minutes), STATIM reduced the quantity of expensive instruments needed as STATIM enabled practitioners to sterilize on demand.
More info: http://www.allstardentalinc.net/results.php?category=48&secondary=0&Submit=Narrow+Your+Search

Dentx Eva Digital Sensor System
Service multiple operatories with one sensor using the EVA docking station, And have digital images developed in seconds. No more processor!

Vidar Film Digitizer
Digitize your film in a week. No more saving your old film and it is FDA Approved.
More info: http://www.allstardentalinc.net/details.php?prodId=745&category=56&secondary=0&keywords=

Belmont Quolis Chair
Moves faster than most dental chairs and is built to keep your patients from sliding down the chair while moving. Save your office some time and future service costs with Belmont quality.
More info: http://www.allstardentalinc.net/details.php?prodId=266&category=39&secondary=0&keywords

Midwinter Meeting Pictures from Allstar Dental Inc.

2011-02-28T10:19:00.001-08:00

Mid Winter Meeting Chicago

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We are currently at booth number 3709. The Allstar team is having a great time and spreading the word on how great our service, equipment, and supplies are. Please come by and keep us company if you're coming to the show. We will be here until Saturday the 25th. In addition to visiting with us, we have exclusive specials just for this show if you can come by the booth.

Marus DC-1530 Overview

2011-02-08T10:32:00.000-08:00

Belmont Quolis Dental Chair with Patient Massager

2011-01-20T12:43:00.000-08:00

We put a chair massager in a brand new Belmont Quolis chair for our showroom. We have sold a handful to dentist in the midwest. The patients love them. The massager is pretty strong and massages the back and bottom. The patient controls the speed and strength of the massage. We love them, the Dr's love them, and so do the patients. You can find more info @ http://www.dentalchairmassagers.com/

MIDWINTER MEETING - WHERE TO GO?

2011-01-18T08:42:00.000-08:00

NEED SOME ADVICE ON WHERE TO GO & WHAT TO LOOK FOR?

1. Visit the J. Morita Booth.
Morita has been the front runner in most panoramic x-ray catagories for awhile and their machines have been featured on the Discovery Channel and in publications.

Checkout the new equipment and stay for the 3D and Bone Augmentation Presentation with J. Morita
Presentation Times: Thursday, Friday, Saturday :12:00, 2:00, 3:30

2. Looking for the best deal?
Many exhibitors are pre-selling or selling their show model equipment with their top of the line features. Ask the sales person at the booth for details.

Check out:
Engle Dental -They're pre-selling their equipment that will be at the show with a deep discount.
Crown Seating - Usually their best prices of the year will be given.

more will posted every week until the show has arrived!

The 146th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting

February 24-26, 2011
2011 to the McCormick Place West Building

Exhibit Hall hours: Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 24-26, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
The Exhibit Hall is located on Level 3, Hall F.

BIG DENTAL, BIG POCKETS, LITTLE SUPPORT AND SMALLER KNOWLEDGE

2011-01-12T13:37:00.000-08:00

BIG DENTAL COMPANIES ARE BIG busiLESS. I took my third visit to the Chicago Midwinter dental show last March and was pretty impressed by the "big guys" showbooths. Big, beautiful, flashy, and expensive are the adjectives that came to my mind first. After a long stare at the booth I moved my eyes on the sales team manning the booth. They looked nice in there suits and I was impressed by there professionalism. I than approached a conversation between a salesman and a Dr. and couldn't believe what I was hearing. I heard a 5 minute rave about a particular piece of equipment I put on my technician recommended: DO NOT SELL LIST.

This triggered my first question: My question is where are the service guys? They fix the crap these sales guys are selling. I know they're not always pretty and might not communicate as well as a salesman but that brings me to what I like about them. The service guys or techs are usually brutally honest about what equipment they like and dislike, they know what brakes all the time, and what manufacturer gives them the best support for your broken chair or autoclave. Well I asked for a BIG DENTAL tech and my answer: "they don't wear suits". The smirk of the guy gave me the answer to my second question.

Where are all the service guys, was my second question to myself. Answer: Many good technicians or service guys do not stay at the big companies, the BEST get a small following and start their own company.

The best resource for your new dental chair, light, autoclave, or x-ray is not your BIG DENTAL sales person.

Our 2011 Dental Supply Catalog is Arriving Today!

2011-01-11T06:32:00.000-08:00

We are so excited to visit our customers offices and drop a 2011 catalog off. You have been patiently waiting for a new catalog from Allstar Dental and we are excited to say its finally arrived. How will you get this catalog? We can drop one off or ship one out if you request it at http://www.allstardentalinc.com/ .

What to Look for When Buying Used Dental Equipment

2011-01-10T08:43:00.000-08:00

Serial Number:
The first thing you should ask for is a serial number. If there is no serial number available be cautious. The serial number can tell you how old the chair is and if there are parts available for the machine. If there are no parts available you are in trouble.

Warranty:
Not everyone offers warranties but usually on quality equipment a company will offer a limited 90 day limited warrantly on mechanicals. If there is no warranty we would recommend not buying the equipment. The repairs could cost more than the equipment is worth.

The Person or Company You are Buying from:
The company or person you are buying from is very important. Just a like buying a used car look into where the equipment came from, how they got it, and how long they've been selling equipment. Fly by night people will usually give you a great deal on a bad product.

Your Concerns About Going Digital Answered

2011-01-10T07:14:00.000-08:00

Going digital is easier than you think. There is an initial investment of about $10,000 but you will make your money back in the first year (depending on your office size & popularity) by saving on film.

Digital Sensors:
Digital senors are very user friendly. Digital sensor transer the x-ray image directly to your computer in seconds. The sensor is placed into a patients mouth; a xray is taken and the data is uploaded into your patient managment system. What do you need to go digital: Computer, Digital Senors, X-ray, Software, and Dispoable Sleeves for Patient and Sensor Protection.

Phsophor Plates:
Phosphor plates form and store temporary images of an incoming x-ray. A plate can be erased and reused thousands of times. Phospor plates are placed in the patients mount and protected by plastic disposable sleeves. The phospor plate is scanned by a machine and processed by software into your patient management system.

2011-01-04T12:44:00.001-08:00

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The Tooth Booth Dental Blog: Dental Did You Know: The Greatest Opportunities for a Practice to Grow ; 2010 North American Dental Practice Survey

2011-01-04T12:33:00.000-08:00

The Tooth Booth Dental Blog: Dental Did You Know: The Greatest Opportunities for a Practice to Grow ; 2010 North American Dental Practice Survey

Why Buy Nitrile Gloves?

2011-01-04T12:20:00.000-08:00

Soon they will be cheaper so you might as well get used to them.

They won't hurt the patients that have allergies to latex

High degree of flexibility

Superior solvent resistance

And they're on sale @ http://www.allstardentalinc.com/

Buying a Practice? What You Should Look For

2011-01-04T05:39:00.000-08:00

BUYING A PRACTICE? What you need to know about the equipment inside

A second opinion: Ask your favorite service guy to evaluate the dental equipment in the new office. He can help you determine
what it's worth to you.
Ask for equipment serial numbers. Serial numbers can give you a lot of information that includes: date manufactured,
warranty information, and if parts still available for the equipment
Are the cabinets made for dental? Dental cabinets are serialized and worth more money. Dental cabinets also have a lot of
features made for dental procedures.

Dental Office Marketing

2011-01-04T05:38:00.000-08:00

UPDATING YOUR OFFICE: 5 easy tips

Change the color of your disposables: Green and White cups and bibs are boring. Update your office with some color. A bib color like yellow can stimulate patient's in positive ways.
Change your tubing: While changing the color of your disposables is small way of adding color, changing your tubing color will really make a statement. Delivery (asepsis) tubing comes in a multitude of colors and can really look cool. Just remember to stick with one color.
Reupholster old chairs. For under 600 dollars a chair you can make your equipment look like new. Add a massager and show patients you care about their comfort.
Gadgets look cool and work great. Stick an eBite from Sota into a patient's mouth to improve your practice's image and eliminate dark spots in the mouth.
Go digital: for the price of a laptop and a digital kit you can be filmless in a day. Going digital is EASY and FAST.

We created this blog to inform our customers on how to repair or prevent small dental office equipment problems.

MARKETING YOUR OFFICE: 3 ways to maximize your marketing efforts

Sell comfort 1st and services 2nd. Comfort is king! On your site, in your newsletter, and mailings remember to sell your office's points of comfort. A friendly staff, plush seating areas, and chair massagers should be a clear message to your patients.
Remember the human touch. Friendly reminders, written or signed by the Dr. is important. A little note on their reminder cards can go a long way.
Be a social networking monster. The more fans your Dr. has on facebook = a large pressence. Your website is great but facebook it better.