The number of people with obesity in the UK has more than trebled in the last 25 years. As well as the obvious health issues this alarming trend has practical implications within dental practices, as dental chairs are literally facing the strain of an increasingly heavy load! Any dental chair must be able to withstand a variety of patient sizes and whatever the weight of the occupant, be robust and articulate to facilitate better vision for the dentist.
Dental anxiety is commonplace. Having a discrete delivery/handpiece system that can be hidden from the patient’s view both on entering and departing the surgery is very important. Electric motors and reciprocating endodontics are encouraging dentists to move to more integration with less free-standing accessories clogging up cupboards and vital worktop space.
In recruitment terms, attracting the best new associates with dental equipment that allows working with their lead hand is increasingly important.
Intuitive technology is something we quite often take for granted. Complicated controls are arduous and distract from the practice of dentistry. Look for what technology is included as standard with your chair. It is essential for controls to be seamless. Having a touchpad control that is intuitive and easy to follow is vital.
The control of handpiece speeds and endodontic settings is also important to avoid confusion during complex procedures.
Finally, the most important thing for a private practice is that the chair must be reliable and consistently work. Remember downtime is lost revenue and this is very difficult to claw back. Having a manufacturer that has been around a long time will provide peace of mind. Engineers will also be familiar with their technology and the company will have better aftersales support.
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