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The operatory is the heart of the dental practice – plan it very carefully.
 Analyze your operating system. Consider traffic flows, material flow, sink and plumbing locations. Evaluate working relationships; left-handed, right-handed, or both; two-handed or four-handed practice; types of procedures to be supported.
One size does not fit every practice
| Determine the preferred location and delivery method for the dental handpiece system. |
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Chair-mounted – Flexible operation, easy to integrate,
numerous configurations. |
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Twelve o'clock – Out of patient's view, facilitates
four-handed operation. |
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Side delivery – Unit can be stowed out of view,
good for tight spaces. |
Define the items that need to be in the operatory. Determine whether it is a primary - or secondary-use item, and which team member will use it most often. Determine utility requirements, such as air, water, electric (separate circuit?), ventilation, drainage, gases, etc.
Make a list – Identify a home for each item required in the treatment area.
| Amalgamator |
Nitrous-oxide system |
| Clock/timer |
Operating light |
| Communication system |
Prescription pads |
| Cup/towel dispensers |
Tray/cassette storage |
| Curing light(s) |
Tub storage |
| Electrosurge |
Ultrasonic scaler |
| Extra instruments |
X-ray machine |
| Glove dispensers |
X-ray viewer |
| Loupes with light source |
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