Australasian Dentist Issue 92

CATEGORY 96 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST TESTIMONIALS W hen Sydney dentist Dr Claire Kim decided to relocate her dental practice into modern new premises close to Strathfield’s commercial hub, she also took the opportunity to upgrade her dental equipment to match the image of the practice. Strathfield Dental Care with its smart signage and contemporary design is co- located with sister business, Strathfield Eye Care – which together help provide for the needs of the rapidly growing cosmopolitan inner western suburb. With the help of A-dec equipment dealer, Presidental, Dr Kim chose the latest A-dec 500 dental unit and matching A-dec 500 dentist’s and assistant’s stools. Dr Kim opted for a Continental delivery system for its ergonomic benefits – and for A-dec’s known reliability. The A-dec 500 dental unit features an easy to position delivery head with touch- sensitive capacitive switch in the grab handle that automatically applies the air brake and holds the delivery head securely in position when the operator’s hand is released. Unlocking the delivery head is a simple matter of placing your hand on the grab handle which releases the air brake and enables the delivery system to glide into any position. Importantly, the delivery head can be conveniently positioned close to, or over the patient to avoid the operator having to twist or turn to reach an instrument. This configuration, together with the supportive ergonomically designed A-dec 500 dentist’s chair, dramatically reduces the chance of long-termmusculoskeletal strain or injury. New look for Strathfield Dental Care The newly designed A-dec 500 Continental system features unique soft, flexible ‘whip arms’ that help support the handpieces and tubing, but do not restrict movement, unlike older, more rigid designs. This arrangement also enables the operator to retrieve or replace a handpiece without taking their eyes off the patient, which aids concentration and avoids eye strain. The supportive spring-loaded tubing also avoids the risk of a handpiece or ancillary instrument like an expensive intraoral camera being accidentally dropped. The whip arms also support the handpiece tubing above the delivery head which means there is no trip hazard for patients entering or leaving the chair. In addition to its ergonomic benefits, Dr Kim said having modern equipment like the easy-to-use A-dec 500 made it easier to attract and retain dental staff. Dr Kim also invested in the latest model A-dec 500 dentist’s and assistant’s stools which have a specially designed seat armature and ‘performance zones’ which provide the necessary comfort and support without restricting blood flow to the thighs. The specially angled seat tilt and adjustable backrest supports the operator in the correct seating position, which reduces pressure on the lower back – alleviating operator fatigue and discomfort. Strathfield Dental Care dentist, Dr Calvin Baek said the A-dec 500 dental unit was very easy to use and that patients often commented on its comfort, even compared to earlier A-dec chairs which also have a good reputation in this regard. The thin flexible backrest has been orthopedically designed to support the patient in supreme comfort while allowing the operator to work very close to the patient for greater access. The innovative double articulating ‘gliding’ headrest enables the patient’s head to be positioned in the ideal position for the operator to access the oral cavity without unnecessary bending and stretching. The large deluxe touchpad with its intuitive icon-based functions automatically displays instrument settings when an instrument is picked up from the delivery head. Telltale LED indicator lights for the water and air controls on the side of the control head show which handpiece in use, making fine adjustments easy. The new larger delivery head has six positions to accommodate a full suite of low- and high-speed handpieces, Triplex syringe, scaler, curing light and intraoral camera. Separate chair controls and high and low volume suction are provided on the swivelling assistant’s instrumentation arm, which enables easy four-handed dentistry – or solo access by the dentist if required. Dr Kim also optioned the chair with a chair-mounted A-dec LED operatory light which gives ‘daylight’ quality illumination and virtually eliminates shadowing thanks to its operating-theatre style multi-LED design. The A-dec LED operatory light also features a ‘cure safe’ function which allows extended working time when using light- cured composites. Dr Kim optioned the A-dec 500 with a chair-mounted ceramic cuspidor with auto-fill function to allow rinsing while seated in the chair for greater patient convenience. The wide range of A-dec chair colours enables the patient chairs and dental stools to match-in with a practice’s interior décor for a professional and stylish ‘decorator’ look. The A-dec 500 comes with a 5-year war- ranty and the option of ‘A-dec Care’ support package for peace of mind scheduledmain- tenance over the life of the chair. A-dec’s authorised dealers can organise showroom visits, advise on surgery layout and equipment selection and take care of all dental equipment installation as well as providing complimentary operator training and advice on all new dental equipment. u To find your nearest A-dec dealer, visit: australia.a-dec.com – or phone A-dec Toll Free on 1800 225 010.