CATEGORY 54 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST FEATURE – CHAIRS, SERVICING & SPARE PARTS Purchasing dental units for your practice is a major decision, and one not to be taken lightly. The dental unit is the foundation that enables you to give your patients the very best treatment, day in and day out for years to come, so it needs to be the right choice. There is a bewildering array of brands and styles of dental units on the market. This is further confused by so many different price points. However, dentists can ensure complete peace of mind by choosing A-dec, arguably the world’s most trusted brand of dental chair, backed by years of experience and a local team of respected dealers and technicians who can partner with you now and in the future to ensure your success. A-dec is the preferred choice for more than 80% of dental schools in its US home market. And is chosen more often than all other manufacturers combined for dental schools and government clinics in over 100 countries worldwide. Reliability Reliability is the most important thing for most dentists, so you can maximise patient hours without interruption. This goes equally for public health settings and teaching institutions. No one wants to be stranded with a broken-down chair causing frustration and cancelled appointments (or a missed lesson) which impacts on your reputation. Total Cost of ownership Price is one consideration in the overall cost of ownership of a dental unit, but the Taking the risk out of buying dental units purchase price is only part of the complete equation. As the fabled adage from Benjamin Franklin goes, “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” This is particularly the case with dental equipment. There is a high price to pay for equipment failure, breakdown and premature obsolescence through lack of parts and service which can end up costing you far more than a more expensive brand. Sticking with a highly trusted brand like A-dec with its reputation for reliability is the best way to avoid this unwanted disappointment. Consider this simple equation: The true ‘cost’ of ownership is about value – not only the value of the equipment, but the value of your time and productivity as well. So, you’ll want to make a wise investment. That’s why it’s important to consider the total cost of dental equipment beyond the acquisition phase. Reliability, maintenance, and longevity of your equipment and your working career, are all important factors that separate superior quality from low quality. Are you looking beyond the price tag? A-dec dental units are designed and built to last for 20+ years and are fully backed by a 10-year warranty (Australia’s longest) and a locally based team to support you, no matter where you are in Australia. This includes availability of equipment and parts from A-dec’s Sydney warehouse and dealer showrooms around Australia, and also access to local spares, and skilled A-dec trained service technicians who are familiar with the product and also understand dentist’s needs. Ergonomics Ergonomics is a vital factor in your level of patient care, productivity and well-being. A well-designed dental unit is not only comfortable for the patient (especially important during longer procedures) but also supports the dental team by helping them maintain healthy posture. A-dec’s award-winning chairs have orthopaedically designed thin, flexible backrests and fully adjustable headrests that both support the patient and also allow close and easy access to the oral cavity for the operator while maintaining a healthy work posture. This is supplemented by the A-dec 500 dental chair and assistant’s stools (with torso support) which have been specifically designed with inbuilt adjustment to support good working posture, special padded zones to aid blood flow to the legs and support you all day to minimise fatigue and protect you and your team from musculoskeletal injury. Flexibility Flexibility in delivery systems is another major factor to be considered. A dental unit
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