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  • in reply to: New Er LAser #6097

    dmd92east
    Spectator

    That’s not a laser, that’s ET.

    in reply to: New Er LAser #6096

    dkimmel
    Spectator

    Looks like this is John Rices baby.
    10 to 50HZ , 100 to 800mj Pulse width 50 -150us (Fixed only by tech)
    Has a built in Diode.
    There is no trunk fiber for the Er.. The cable is for water and air only. The laser is in the handpiece.. I have no ideal how they can do that one!!

    Very interesting!

    in reply to: Marketing Lasers #3077

    jetsfan
    Spectator

    Many have done this….
    renamed their practice from Dr So and So’s office to Laser Dentisty of Anywhere.
    I wrestle with this, after all ,years are spent building up your good name and reputation, why remove it from the practice name? What has been your experience?

    Robert

    in reply to: Ergonomics #5367

    Kenneth Luk
    Spectator

    Hi guys,
    After 3 months of work, here’s my op at last! Thank you for your photos and advices.
    Merry X’ams and a happy new year to you all! Ken
    [img]https://www.laserdentistryforum.com/attachments/upload/DSC_0064(1).JPG[/img]
    [img]https://www.laserdentistryforum.com/attachments/upload/DSC_0069(1).JPG[/img]
    [img]https://www.laserdentistryforum.com/attachments/upload/panels (1)4.JPG[/img]
    [img]https://www.laserdentistryforum.com/attachments/upload/DSC_0062.JPG[/img]
    [img]https://www.laserdentistryforum.com/attachments/upload/DSC_0063.JPG[/img]

    (Edited by Kenneth Luk at 4:01 am on Dec. 18, 2006)

    (Edited by Kenneth Luk at 4:03 am on Dec. 18, 2006)

    in reply to: New Er LAser #6100

    Kenneth Luk
    Spectator

    I agree, that’s ET alright !
    Nice shape for kids to accept.
    ken

    in reply to: File removal utilising Nd:YAG #9723

    cadavis
    Spectator

    There was a vendor at the Tucson meeting earlier this year that had an NdYag lab laser.  They demonstrated fusing two pieces of metal together with a tiny weld.  It was pretty impressive.
    He claimed that if you place a file down the canal and touched the broken file tip, then hit it with the NdYag, they would fuse together and you could pull it all out as one piece. Very interesting prospect for those of us doing endo.  
    I don’t break files every day, but it would sure be nice to have such an easy way to get them out on those rare occasions that I do.  

    Chris Davis

    (Edited by cadavis at 3:07 pm on Dec. 19, 2006)

    in reply to: Ergonomics #5357

    JanetCentury
    Spectator

    It’s beautiful – congratulations – enjoy!

    in reply to: Ergonomics #5350

    DinoDMD
    Spectator

    Nice office Ken. It really came out beautiful. Just love the European flavor and sleek, clean look. Nice job!

    Dino

    in reply to: Ergonomics #5343

    mickey frankl
    Spectator

    beautiful office Ken.
    What are you using the screen in the wall for?
    Hope you are having a great Christmas.Thanks for your help.
    Mickey

    in reply to: General Erbium Discussion #2952

    dmd92east
    Spectator

    There are a couple of used “demo” units claiming to be from the ADA meeting being sold by a CME company on eBay. Given the reliability and “workhorse” nature of this laser, would you feel it is a safe bet to buy one of these units and possibly save 10 large? What would be your concerns if any?

    in reply to: Used Versawaves?? #7529

    Nick Luizzi
    Spectator

    If it came with a premium Hoya warranty, I would do it. Call the factory rep out to go through the settings. Check the hallow wave guide for damage. I have the Delight, which has a jack to plug into air compressor. If that is jacked into a water outlet by accident it will void the warranty. I don’t know if the Versawave has solved that, but if you can be assured that any damage will be covered by the factory, It’s a potential good deal. But I would think you could do alittle better than 10K off retail in this situation. Nick Luizzi

    in reply to: Ergonomics #5363

    Kenneth Luk
    Spectator

    Thank you for kind compliments.
    the tv is used to patient info, intraoral pics, cartoons in case they bring in their child
    aince there is no window in my room, there’s a webcam shot of the view outside the office – nexxt best thing to a real one.
    ken

    in reply to: Laser Books #3251

    lasersmiledr
    Spectator

    Laser: The Inventor, the Noble Laureate, and the Thirty-Year Patent War (Paperback)
    by Nick Taylor

    A great book. Additionally, I think, if we are to be fair and accurate in presenting laser history, we need to mention ALL the individuals involved in the process. We give credit to some, but perhaps not the first to accomplish this amazing and daunting task. Reading this one will give you a whole new appreciation for what we now use in our everyday lives.

    in reply to: So, Who Really Invented Lasers? #9623

    lasersmiledr
    Spectator

    Additional excellent reading for completeness:
    How the Laser Happened: Adventures of a Scientist (Paperback)
    by Charles H. Townes

    The Laser Odyssey (Hardcover)
    by Theodore Maiman
    ( you might want to bring a copy of this one to the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry/ Dental Town Meeting for Ted to sign!)

    Lasers and Light (Paperback)
    by A.L. Schawlow (Editor)

    Additionally, there are others that are related to specific wavelengths and their invention as well as applications. Laser History is a fascinating study, and gives a whole new appreciation for how research occurs, science develops, politics in the educational setting, and patent protection. As always, attorneys find their way into the playing field.

    in reply to: General Diode Forum #3005

    cadavis
    Spectator

    I have the Sirolase 980nm diode which came with two heavy metal handpieces. I guess they have to be heavy duty because the finger activated switch is mounted to them. I think I would prefer to use the foot switch if I could get an alternate lightweight handpiece. Can anyone recommend a place to purchase one?
    Thanks,

    Chris Davis

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