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There are hundreds of different dental supplies that your dentist needs to keep in stock. Each item is used for a specific purpose. Crowns, shells and bands make up the first group of dental supplies that your dentist uses to fix dental problems with. In this group you will find items like copper bands, metal crowns, plastic crowns, crown scissors and aluminum shells.
Denture materials make up the second group of dental supplies. In this group you will find materials, tools and supplies used to create and fit dentures. Some of the items that you will find in this group include denture base material, denture liners, denture conditioners, denture materials, denture repair materials and orthodontic resin.
Dental handpieces are the rotary tools that your dentist uses to clean, polish and excavate your teeth with. These tools utilize ball bearings to create smooth rotating action that is appropriate for working in tight areas and for precision. Some of the items found in this dental supply category include angles latch type handpieces, disposable angles prophy, bur tools, handpiece chucks, cleaners, lubricants, handpiece parts and turbines.
While most of the dental supplies mentioned in this article are used for working on teeth, the final category of dental supplies that this article will discuss are used for the administrative task of scheduling appointments. Accurate scheduling is necessary to keep patients happy and to keep the dentist informed about who they will be seeing and what dental activities they will perform each day. Some of the dental supplies found in this category include: appointment books, appointment stickers, postcards and scheduling software.