Techalyzer

If you have a dental practice and have a limited budget then you are probably wondering how to pristine the purchases of new technology. If you must invest in five essential pieces of technology for your dental practice then the president of Design Ergonomics has some advice for you. David Ahearn is the president of this Dental and design firm which is devoted to working with dental equipment and technology and improving both the dentist and dental patient’s experience of using it.

According to David Ahearn there are five technologies that you cannot do without. One of the first things on that list was a television set on the ceiling. Watching television while wearing headphones is one of the best ways to help allay the anxieties of patients. It is what Ahearn calls a “slam dunk” technology as it keeps so many patients amused while they are waiting for treatment in the office as well. Make sure you also hand that patient a remote control so that he or she feels more in control of the dental experience as well.

Yet another thing he recommends is cassettes for holding your instruments. Having all of your instruments set up in cossets is well worth the money as it makes your procedures go much quicker. It also helps you keep organized and look more organized to the patient.

The third piece of slam-dunk technology that he recommends for dentists is a high-speed autoclave unit. These units compliment the instrument cassettes as they help to sterilize it all. You keep things hygienic and with both units nearby each other you have less risk of losing any equipment.

A digital pan is also on this dental agronomist’s lit of must have technological assists. A digital pan is fast, efficient and the images that you get from this type of interior camera is well worth it. Most dentists who use it say there is quite a leap of quality between the two that can be visually appreciated.

The fifth must have technological advance are electric hand pieces. These newer pieces have tremendous torque. They don’t spin at the same speed as the more old fashioned air driven ones but they don’t slow down once they touch a tooth. People forget that once you touch the air driven type of piece to a tooth the burr slows down dramatically. The increased torque on these new electronic hand pieces substantially makes up for the difference in speed. They give your more control and also tremendous visibility inside your patient’s mouth as the lighting on the newest models truly is a technological marvel.

So if you are going to make technological additions to your office these are the ones to have. Note that all of them not only enhance your experience as a dentist but also your customer’s experience of being worked on by you as they help to either entertain or calm the patient or get the patient’s teeth done in a more expedient and hygienic way.

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