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January 10, 2020 by ICONA Leave a Comment

Maintenance of Dental Equipment: How Crucial is It?

When Benjamin Franklin said that “The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade,” he was definitely speaking out true wisdom. Investing in the right tools do help practitioners in the various professional fields to be at their very best. Now, there are some professions that don’t put in too much thought and care for their tools (having tools that can be easily disposed of or replaced), but when it comes to dentistry, the statement couldn’t be any truer.

In fact, every dental clinic has a significant amount of their finances invested in dental tools, with damage and repair often reaching high prices. If need be, one can always just simply purchase a dental equipment Melbourne, for example. But the best way to combat damages is to properly maintain them and to understand how important it truly is to keep them in pristine condition.

Electrical Equipment

Nowadays, most clinics have electrical equipment for dentists to utilise. Dental clinics are no different, and though every instrument is different for every practice, it’s fair to say that these tools are constantly being innovated as time passes.

To maintain these valuable dental units, dentists must partner with technicians who specialise in maintenance and repair jobs for dental units, including other electrical equipment like radiography machines and film processors, which should have its chemicals regularly changed. Speaking of electrical equipment, fantastic examples are the Preva X-Rays: one of the best intraoral imaging machines in the market that any dentist should give a try!

Adhering to Regulations

The main goal of properly maintaining a dentist’s dental equipment Melbourne, for example, is to make sure that the instrument is in its best condition. But there are also regulations that would harshly sanction dental clinics that would not adhere and engage in various forms of malpractice. Maintenance is a crucial part of many dental regulations around the world because it’s when equipment can be checked, repaired/replaced (if necessary), and cleaned, to make sure that both the patient and dentist are safe from any danger.

When it comes to purchasing a new one, dentists and buyers must check if there’s a “CE” mark on it, indicating that it has gone through extensive quality check and that it passes the health and safety standards. This legislation was made to ensure that both patients and dentists would be getting the most satisfactory product that comes with a fail-safe.

Suction and Handpiece Equipment

Suction and handpiece equipment are important parts of the dental clinic. Suctions help clean dirt and debris from the mouth, keeping it clean during the treatment. To aid its maintenance, one can refer to the box (a set of instructions) where one can find the manufacturer’s suggestions. But remember, it’s still best to hire a professional to do the job right.

Meanwhile, handpieces are intricate and technical pieces of instruments that require the service of qualified technicians. Dentists are discouraged to perform their own maintenance (aside from lubrication, sterilisation, and cleaning) due to how complex these pieces are. Damage to a single one would equate to very high expenses that could’ve been used to purchase a new kid on the block: the powerful and NEW Noblesse A Cure light, which is important for any dental clinic.

Performing maintenance jobs on tools such as dental equipment Melbourne is crucial to keep the entire clinic going. Dental instruments that haven’t undergone maintenance could lead to pretty bad consequences that might potentially shut a clinic down. The best decision to make is to stay on the side safety and provide excellent dental treatment, which is surely a pleasant experience that patients won’t forget.

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