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Dental Facility Considerations
The construction of a new dental clinic requires careful planning to ensure that the
resulting facility is functional and a pleasant place in which to work. ithout proper
planning! a myriad of ma"or and minor pro#lems can occur during the construction phase.
$ental clinics #uilt #y the Indian Health Service %IHS& undergo an e'tensive planning
process using standardi(ed designs to provide uniformity. $ental clinics #uilt #y Tri#aland )r#an Indian programs! on the other hand! display a wide variety of designs! #ecause
these programs have more fle'i#ility when choosing clinic designs. *ot #eing #ound #y
standard designs provides some o#vious advantages! #ut in some cases architects hired #yTri#es or )r#an programs have little or no e'perience in designing dental clinics.
hether new clinics are #eing constructed #y the IHS! Tri#es! or )r#an %I+T+)& Indian
programs! the planning phase should include input from sources that are well,versed inthe #uilding of dental facilities.
The purpose of this su#section is to provide some general recommendations regarding
dental clinic design and dental equipment selection which should #e helpful to programsthat are planning new dental clinics.
General Recommendations
hether the clinic is #eing #uilt #y the IHS! a Tri#e! or an )r#an Indian
program! it is a good idea to consult the Safety *et $ental -linic anual
at www.dentalclinicmanual.com.
/ollowing are some of the types of information provided #y the facilities planning
manual0
$ental clinic designs for facilities of various si(es.
1quipment lists! #y room! for real property %furnished when a #uilding is
#uilt and usually consisting of large items which are #olted to the wall or
floor& and for ma"or unattached equipment such as dental chairs!
autoclaves! film processors! and handpieces. $isposa#le items and handinstruments are not included in these master lists.
2ir e'change recommendations.
2m#ient light recommendations.
Safety codes0 3isit other I+T+) dental clinics. $on4t rule out any possi#ilities!
including military installations and veterans hospitals! if they are
availa#le near#y.
-ontact people in other I+T+) Indian dental clinics who have
e'perience in #uilding new facilities! especially those who haverecently planned construction of a new clinic.
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Talk with 2rea Office staff! including the 2rea $ental -onsultant and
the 2rea /acilities Planning Officer.
eet with representatives from dental supply houses. They can
provide useful information a#out clinic design! even though theirprimary "o# is to sell equipment.
)se the toll,free num#er of equipment manufacturers to get advice
regarding facility requirements for the equipment that you intend to
place in the new clinic.
O#tain and use government price lists for equipment. Having the
catalogs on hand will facilitate the ordering of equipment #y allowing
for comparison of prices and features.
Get actively involved in the pro"ect. ost construction pro"ects have a
#etter result if the dentists and other dental staff at the facility have
direct input at the design stage. If an architect or company
representative has made an o#vious error! such as forgetting to include
a sink in the la#oratory! dental staff mem#ers should #e a#le to detectthe error.
)se manufacturer4s templates and si(e guidelines. If a certain amount
of floor space is required! avoid the temptation to get #y with less.
/ollow the manufacturer4s instructions:
ake every operatory identical! with the e'ception of quiet rooms
and+or operatories used for sedative procedures %these will require
increased space for personnel and monitoring&. This will help to
eliminate the pro#lem of providers using ;favorite rooms< the ma"orityof the time! which can have a negative effect on dental clinic
efficiency. If possi#le! have windows in the operatories to facilitate the selection
of tooth shades and to provide a pleasant atmosphere for patients andstaff. *orth,facing windows are #est! and east,facing are second,#est.
Plan for proper air e'change in each operatory. It should #e driven
with its own special system. -onsult the Safety *et $ental -linic
anual at www.dentalclinicmanual.com.
Provide adequate overhead light in the operatories to prevent eyestrain.
Provide vacuum and air systems with their own e'haust+intake lines.
The trap for the vacuum system should #e easily accessi#le for
cleaning. The discharge point for the e'haust should not #e near afresh air inlet or open windows! and it should not discharge into asupply room or other occupied place.
Provide each operatory with two sinks.
Provide each operatory with its own ',ray machine.
Provide plenty of electrical power for each operatory for future
e'pansion.
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Provide each operatory with telephone and data "acks.
Provide a staff changing area! with lockers! within the dental clinic
area. This will facilitate the separation of clothing used to treat patients
from clothing that is worn outside of the clinic! which is important forinfection control.
Square Footage Recommendations
The Safety Net Dental Clinic Manual at www.dentalclinicmanual.comcontains detailed
charts of si(e recommendations for various types of space in the dental clinic. /ollowing
are recommendations for some of the most common clinic configurations0
Note:It is anticipated that the areas in the planning manual will #e e'pressed in squaremeters! in order to meet government requirements. In this guide the areas will #e
e'pressed in square feet.
-onversion /actor = 68.9> ft7per m7
/i'ed Operatories = 668 square feet %sq. ft.& per operatory %usually 68? @
66?&
Panoramic ',ray = A8 sq. ft.
Panoramic+-ephalometric com#ination = 58 sq. ft.
-lean,up 2lcove %7 to A operatory clinic& = B8 sq. ft.
-lean,up 2lcove %C to D operatory clinic& = 688 sq. ft.
-lean,up 2lcove %B to 67 operatory clinic& = 658 sq. ft.
Ea#oratory %7 to A operatory clinic& = >8 sq. ft.
Ea#oratory %C to D operatory clinic& = D8 sq. ft.
Ea#oratory %B to 67 operatory clinic& = 678 sq. ft.
$arkroom %7 to D operatory clinic& = >8 sq. ft. %6 automatic developer&
$arkroom %B to 6> operatory clinic& = B8 sq. ft. %7 automatic developers&
$igital Processing 2rea = 78 sq. ft. per scanner+computer com#ination
)nit Supply 2rea %7 to A operatory clinic& = C8 sq. ft.
)nit Supply 2rea %C to D operatory clinic& = D8 sq. ft.
)nit Supply 2rea %B to 67 operatory clinic& = 678 sq. ft.
Feception 2rea %7 to C operatory clinic& = 688 sq. ft.
Feception 2rea %5 to D operatory clinic& = 678 sq. ft.
Feception 2rea %B to 6> operatory clinic& = 7C8 sq. ft. %two reception
areas&
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$ental $irector4s Office = 678 sq. ft.
$ental anager4s Office or $2 Supervisor4s Office = 688 sq. ft.
*on,supervisory $entist4s Office= D8 sq. ft.
%add C8 sq. ft. for each additional dentist&
Toilet %D to 67 operatory clinic& = 58 sq. ft. -linics with a staff of si' or
fewer mem#ers can save funds #y using a unise' staff restroom.
aiting 2rea %6 to C operatory clinic& = 678 sq. ft.
aiting 2rea %5 to 9 operatory clinic& = 6D8 sq. ft.
aiting 2rea %D to 6A operatory clinic& = 7C8 sq. ft.
anitor4s -loset = C8 sq. ft.
-ephalometric ,ray %for clinics with full,time orthodontic services& =
688 sq. ft. %if stand alone! may #e added to most panoramic radiograph
machines&
Note:Space is also needed for staff lockers! staff toilets! and employee lounge! #ut is not
listed here.
Delivery Systems
The dental delivery system traditionally used #y the IHS is the rear,delivery system.
hile it has proven to #e an economical! functional system! the rear,delivery method
does have some shortcomings. 2s a result! many Tri#al and )r#an programs and someIHS programs recently have chosen alternative delivery systems. /ollowing is a
comparison of the commonly,used delivery systems! showing the advantages and
disadvantages of each0
Over-the-Patient Delivery
2dvantages0
The most ergonomically,sound system for the dentist
1asily converts to left,handed or right,handed
System moves up or down with the chair to maintain a constant
relationship
Provides the most practical use of space
2llows dentist and assistant to handle instruments and switches
2llows the dentist to let go of the handpiece without looking up
$isadvantages0
The most visi#le system to patients in terms of seeing the instruments
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Is confining for patients
Patients may #ump into unit if they rise up suddenly
Generally notrecommended for treating children or patients with
conditions that result in aggressive #ehavior or unpredicta#le movements
Patient?s feet can get tangled in the handpiece cords
1'pense
Rear Delivery
2dvantages0
The least e'pensive system and easily com#ina#le with an assistant cart
for little additional e'pense
1asily converts to left,handed or right,handed
The least,visi#le system for patients
1asy patient access to dental chair
2llows handpieces to #e transferred and #urs to #e changed #y the
assistant
1asy to connect to in,wall utilities
$isadvantages0
1rgonomically less sound for the dentist! who must twist to reach
handpieces or instruments
Places the dentist at increased risk for sharps in"uries from dental #urs! due
to the location of the handpiece holder near the dentist4s forearmsandel#ows
-ords can #ecome tangled and difficult to position for dentist use
Fequires two entries to operatoryone for the dentist! and one for the
assistant
akes working alone or standing up difficult for the dentist
Side Delivery
2dvantages0
Provides easy patient access to chair
Eess confining to patients
1asy to connect to in,wall utilities
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$isadvantages0
ost do not convert to left,handed and right,handed
Handpieces inaccessi#le to assistant! so dentist must change #urs
1rgonomically less sound for the dentist! who must twist to reach forhandpieces or instruments
Jecause of the lack of converti#ility for right,handed and left,handed dentists and the
difficulties the system presents for performing four,handed dentistry! the side deliverysystem is generally not recommended for dental programs serving 2merican Indians and
2laska *atives.
Equipment Considerations
hen selecting dental equipment! research the manufacturer of the #rand of equipment
you are considering to determine %6& the sta#ility of the company and %7& if they provide
good customer support for their equipment. 2lso ask dentists and dental equipment repairservices a#out the relia#ility and dura#ility of the #rand of equipment you are
considering.
The -linical Fesearch 2ssociates *ewsletter K-linical Fesearch 2ssociates A989 *orth
-anyon Foad! Suite > Provo! )T DC>8C %D86&,77>,7676L is another source of information
for large equipment items such as dental units and chairs! as well as for small equipmentitems such as ultrasonic scalers! visi#le light curing units! and handpieces. The
pu#lication also contains other equipment and supply information that is very useful
when #uilding a new clinic.
General and specific recommendations for the selection of patient chairs! dental units!operators4 chairs! assistants4 chairs! and other equipment items can #e found in variousdental periodicals. 2n e'ample of a useful article is the une 6BBC issue of The Dental
AdvisorThe Quarterly for the Dental Profession%3olume 66! *um#er 7&. The $ental
1valuation M -onsultative Service %formerly )S2/ $ental Investigative Service& canalso #e a source of unsolicited information. This is an independent reviewer of dental
equipment and supplies located online athttps0++decs.nhgl.med.navy.mil.
If using literature reviews #e sure to locate articles that provide a list of features that a
#uyer should seek when purchasing dental equipment items and also offers
recommendations! including #rand names. The article should #reak down the attri#utesinto primary characteristics! which meet efficiency and infection control needs! and
optional features! which depend on the personal needs and preferences of the operator.
The following is a synopsis of the primary features of large operatory equipment0
Patient Chairs
Sta#le #ase and lift mechanism %hydraulic type is quieter than screw drive
type&
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Seamless and remova#le upholstery for easy cleaning+repair %all,vinyl is
recommended! #ecause it can withstand disinfection procedures&
2d"usta#le headrest for patient comfort and operator visi#ility
1rgonomic contoured design
Good lum#ar support for patient comfort
ova#le armrests for easy patient access and wheelchair transfers
2uto preset positioning and auto return with safety stop
Fight+left converti#ility
/oot controls or a touch pad to ad"ust the chair position
Dental Units
2t least one fi#er optic high,speed outlet %two is ideal! to prevent down
time in the event of malfunction&
One fi#er optic low,speed outlet
Smooth snap,on+off handpiece connectors for efficient operation and
sterili(ation of handpieces
Handpiece flush system for infection control
*on,ri##ed tu#ing for easy cleaning+disinfection
2nti,retraction valves for infection control
Nuick connect+disconnect! sterili(a#le high, and low,volume evacuators
and three,way syringes for efficient operation and sterili(ation
Self,contained water purification system for infection control
Fight+left converti#ility
Dental andpieces
2ir,powered or electronically powered rotary instruments
High,speed handpieces and low,speed handpieces for general dentistry
Surgical handpieces are needed for invasive surgical procedures %these can
#e air driven and attached in place of the high,speed. Impact 2ir C5 is ane'ample.&
Specialty specific handpieces may #e requested0
Surgical specific handpieces are equipped with a wide range of
attachments
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1ndodontic rotary handpieces are required for rotary
instrumentation %torque controlled electrically driven units are
standard&
Sterili(ation method determines the num#er of handpieces needed #y a
facility %faster sterili(ation requires fewer handpieces&
2s a general rule you will need four high,speed handpieces+operatory and
four slow,speed attachments+operatory
$ental handpieces are e'pensive so make sure enough funds are included
in your start,up #udget
Operator and !ssistant Stools
etal frame with five,legged #ase for sta#ility
$ou#le wheel castors %need tile castors! not carpet castors! for hard floors&
Gas cylinder for height ad"ustment
1asily reached height ad"ustment lever or paddle
Seat pan tilt ad"ustment
ulti,density padding for comfort
Seamless upholstery for easy cleaning
The stools for the dentist and dental assistant are different! with the dental
assistant stool having foot and armrest
Dental Radiography "#-rays$
Intraoral Fadiographs %periapical! #itewing! occlusal&
Fequire standard radiograph machine for e'posure
Jasic dental radiographs show several teeth at a time. These can #e
standard films developed conventionally way using chemicals or
produced with computer if using digital radiography.
Panoramic Fadiographs
This dental radiograph shows #oth dental arches on a single ,ray film
that is 5 @66.
The panore' machine requires its own area and may #e conventional
or digitally produced.
It is recommended to #e take a panoramic radiograph every 5 years per
patient greater than D! if a facility does not have the a#ility to purchase
this equipment! then a referral system must #e in place in order to
o#tain this type of radiograph when needed.
-ephalometric Fadiograph
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This radiograph shows the entire head and is taken using a panoramic
machine with special attachments and may #e conventional or digitally
produced. Oral surgeons and orthodontists mostly use this type of ,ray. This type of radiograph is nice to have #ut not required unless
your clinic has an orthodontic program.
-onventional
1'posure of photographic film to ,rays and then chemically develop
the film in a developer in a darkroom or via a day,light loader4
-osts of conventional developing are cheaper in the short run! #ut
increasing due to cost of chemical handling.
/ilms are archiva#le! #ut require physical space to store radiographs
$igital Fadiography0
Images are captured electronically via a charge couple device %--$&
or via a phosphor plate system after e'posure to ,rays.
These images are then uploaded! viewed! and stored on a computer.
-omputer %-P)&! monitor%s&! and key#oard are needed in each
operatoryQ #ack,up storage %server& is need for archiving images&.
-osts0 Initially higher! #ut the unlimited use of a -$$ decreases costs
decrease with each image processed. The phosphor plates do have a
limited life! #ut are reusa#le and cost friendly.
-ost and space required for darkrooms! film! processing chemicals!
and disposal of ha(ardous waste are eliminated.
Time! money! and paperwork can #e saved #y utili(ing digital images
Patient e'posure is minimi(ed using digital radiography.
Dental Operating %ights
-an #e wall mounted! ceiling mounted via a track! or chair mounted
Computers
*eeded in the operatory if the clinic will #e using digital radiography or
electronically maintained charts.
-omputers may #e mounted on the dental chair and+or placed on a ca#inet
in the operatory.
Specific information regarding specifications can #e o#tained from the
IHS internet site! in the 1lectronic $ental Fecord %1$F& area.
Communication System
Small %e.g.! only one provider and appropriate support staff&! then intra,
office communications can #e as easy as word,of,mouth.
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-olor,coded flagging systems or light systems frequently are used in
multi,provider medical and dental offices to alert the providers when a
patient is in a treatment area or when they have a phone call or message.
2n internal paging or intercom system also may #e considered.
Intercom systems can #e installed as stand,alone system or as part of theclinic?s phone system! decide which type will #e used #efore a phone
system is purchased and installed. Eocal dentists or local group practices
may #e a#le to help you decide which system will #est suit your needs.
Phone service planning! have additional lines dedicated for fa' machines
and Internet access.
-omputer networks
$esira#le! #ut poses risks of unauthori(ed access to or loss of data
Sample Dental Clinic Equipment %ist
/ollowing is a sample of an equipment list. It is not necessarily an all,inclusive list! #ut itmay #e helpful to other programs contemplating new construction or remodeling.
Operatory
2malgamator
2ir compressor! central
2ir+water syringe%s&
2ssistant?s stool
2ssistant unit
-a#inets with sinks
-amera! intraoral
-lock+intercom+timer
-oat hooks
-omputer
$octor?s unit
$ental chair
1ye wash station
/i#er optic unit
Gloves+masks
Handpieces!
High speed
Eow speed
-ontra angle
Prophyla'is angle
Straight attachment
Hand washing stations %7&
Intraoral imaging system
Eead 2pron and hanger
Eight curing unit
*itrous o'ide sedation
unit
Operating light
Operating stool
Oral evacuator0 high
volume and low volume
Oral evacuator utilities
%Suction pump! central&
O'ygen delivery system
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Prophyla'is unit!
ultrasonic
Fadiograph view #o' %not
needed if using digitalradiographs&
Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope
aste receptacle! trash
aste receptacle!
#ioha(ard
,ray unit
Soiled Clean-Up !rea
)ltrasonic cleaner %small&
)ltrasonic cleaner for multiple cassettes %or washing station&
$eep dou#le sink+paper towel and soap dispensers
aste#asket
$ishwasher
Handpiece lu#ricating station
2utoclave tape dispenser
-ompressed air outlet
1yewash station
%a&oratory
2crylic polish
2crylic tray material 2lcohol torch
2rticulators0
-rown and #ridge
$enture
$enture reline material
$enture repair acrylic
Jench lathe
Jench lathe accessories0
2r#or #ands and
mandrels
Jrush wheels
-hucks
/elt wheels+cones
Polishing wheels
Spindles
Stone wheels
Jench light
Joley gauge
Jrushes
Junsen #urner
$ust collector
/ire e'tinguisher
Handpiece! air driven
Hand towels and
dispenser
Ea#oratory #ench! with
sink
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Ea#oratory engine and
handpiece
Ea# handpiece
accessories0
2crylic #urs 2#rasive
disks+mandrels
-ar#ide #urs
Gold,finishing kit
odel,trimming #urs
Porcelain,polishing
kit
Fu##er wheels and
points agnifying loops
icroetcher
odel trimmer
Petrolatum
Plaster0
Ea#
odel
$ie
Plaster #in
Plaster,mi'ing #owls!
ru##er
Plaster knives
Plaster spatula
Plaster trap
Pliers
Pressure,curing unit
Pumice
Fouge
Safety glasses
Saw frame and #lades
Scissors
Surveyor
3acuum,forming machine
3entilation system
3i#rator
ater #ath
a'es0
Jaseplate
Jo'ing
Inlay
Fope sticky
)tility
a' carvers
a' spatulas
aste receptacle
ork pan
Clean Room
Earge 2utoclave %for multiple cassettes65&
Small! /ast,Turnover 2utoclaves
Handpiece 2utoclave %e.g.! Ravoklave&
ater $istiller
$ry Heat Sterili(er
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Shelving to Hold 2ll -lean Items %cassettes! etc.&
Fefrigerator
Ea#el Gun %for e'piration dates&
Jiological Incu#ator
Radiograph E'posure(Processing
Fadiograph aids
Finn Instruments
Snap,a,rays
1ndo,ray
Jite,ta#s
/ilm0
Jitewing
Intraoral! Si(e 8
Intraoral! Si(e 6
Intraoral! Si(e 7
Intraoral! Si(e C
Panoramic+-ephalom
etric
/ilm envelopes
/ilm holders+mounts
Eead apron with neck
collar
2utomatic film processor
$eep sink for cleaning
rollers
$eveloper and /i'er
Fecovery )nit /ilm dispenser
Plastic apron
Safe light
3iew #o'
aste receptacle
ater Temperature
Fegulator
Panoramic !rea
Panoramic unit %pan+ceph&
Eead apron+hanger
echanical room
O))ice* Chie)(Dentist
Jookcase%s&
-hairs+e'ecutive
-hair+guest
-omputer system
$esk
/ile ca#inets
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Prescription #lanks
Telephone
Reception( +usiness O))ice
2nnouncement cards
2nswering machine
2ppointment #ook
2ppointment cards
Jookkeeping
-lip#oards
-ollection aids
-omputer0 Hardware
Printer+Scanner
Software+supplies
Terminals
-opy machine
$esk organi(er+calendar
$rug envelopes
/ile ca#inets+folders
Eetterheads+envelopes
Office manual
Office signs %e'it! rooms!
etc&
Patient education
literature
Patient records
edical+dental
history forms
Patient e'am chars
Patient file folders
Periodontal charts
Fegistration forms
Stickers for folders
Treatment plan+record
forms
Payroll forms
Postage stamps
Professional cards
Fecall system %cards!
inde'&
Feferral slips
Secretary?s chair
Stamp pad
Standard insurance forms
Stapler
Tape dispenser
Telephone+Intercom
System
Typewriter
Storage
Shelving units
Supply desk+chair+filing ca#inets
Papoose #oard
asher+dryer
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,aiting !rea
Jooks
-hairs+end ta#les+lamps
-oat rack
$ecorative items
1nd ta#les
Eamps+lighting
aga(ine rack+maga(ines
Toys for children
all mirror
Education
Sinks for tooth #rushing
T3+3-F+$3$
odels+posters+pamphlets+educational aids
Other tems
Instrument cassette system
Hand instruments %See section $1*T2E I*STF)1*TS 2*$
S)PPEI1S /OF ST2FT )P& -uring radiometer %curing light tester&
1lectronic thermometer
-lothing hamper
Tu#s+trays+racks
1mployee lockers
Dental nstruments and Supplies For Start Up
This is a suggested list for a one dentist! 7A operatory dental clinic. The list is dividedinto categories of equipment and supplies. Those items listed should #e a#le to take care
of most operative! preventive dentistry! endodontic! prosthodontic! and oral surgicalneeds in a dental clinic. It should #e noted that some instruments are listed in multiple
sections. Once you and the dentist decide which services your clinic will offer you can
compile the equipment+supply list. Items can #e su#stituted to satisfy personal andprofessional needs of the dentist%s& that will #e working at your clinic. The purpose of
this list is to provide you a starting point! not to #e ;the list
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Operative nstruments ". /its Per Dentist$
Quantity Item/Description
6 Mouth Mirrors #5 (or #3,or 4 if dentist prefers)
6 Mirror Handles (must fit mirror heads)
6 23 Explorer/P!6 "issors, ris 4$/2% trai&ht, E"onom'
$2 otton Pliers(s), olle&e #3$
6 poon Ex"a*ator #3+3-
6 .mal&am arrier ou0le Ended
6 .mal&am Plu&&er l/2 1la"
6 leoidis"oid 3/6
6 leoidis"oid +-/-2
6 Hollen0a"h
6 nterproximal ar*er (P)
6 .rti"ulatin& Paper or"eps
6 !u00er am rame6 !u00er am lamp or"eps
6 '"al nstrument
6 offlemire(s) 2 per it, uni*ersal
andpieces
If you do surgical e'tractions! you will need to get a surgical handpiece.
Quantity Item/Description6 Hi&hpeed Handpie"e
3 opeed Handpie"e
6 1all1earin& ontra .n&le .ssem0l' (at"h)
6 Proph' ontra .n&le Head .ssem0l'
6 ontra .n&le heath
2 trai&ht .tta"hment
2 pra' and lean Handpie"e u0ri"ant
Other nstruments
Quantity Item/Description6 ental Mirrors #5 for Exam 7its
6 Mirror Handles for Exam 7its
6 Explorer/P! Periodontal Pro0es for Exam 7its2 ement patulas #24
- .spiratin& 'rin&e 8 'pe
2 omposite nstruments, et of 3
3 !u00er am Pun"h
3 !u00er am lamps, tarter 7it
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Operative Supplies
Quantity Item/Description
4 ido"aine 29 $: $;;,;;; epi/"an
$ 39 Mepi*i"aine/"an
$ 59 Mar"aine $:2;;,;;; epi/"an2 2 &au&e on& ;;$5 $2/P&>
4 off$emire Matrix 1ands #2 >;;$5 $2/P&>
$ '"al *or' hade/tu0e
24 luoride *arnish 0oxes
$ @itre0ond 3M/0ox
6 1ur 1lo"
3 Et"h =el 'rin&e, ith 2; ips
3 !u00er am =reen, Medium, 5x5/0ox
$ !u00er am =reen, Hea*', 6 x 6/0ox$ 8iAard .natomi"al .ssorted 8ed&es 4;;/1ox
$ MB u0ri"ant/tu0e
!ssorted +urs* Doctors Pre)erence
Disposa&les
Quantity Item/Description
6 6 Tray -overs ,auve l888+Jo'
7 7 ' 7 gau(e D ply 788+Pkg
7 C ' C gau(e D ply 788+Pkg
6 $ry,Guard Patient Ji#s %rose& 588+-ase
C *apkin Holder
6 -otton Tip 2pplicators > non,sterile l888+Jo'
6 -otton Pellets U7 7888+Jo'
6 -otton Pellets UC A888+Jo'
6 -otton Folls 7888+Jo'
6 -otton Foll $ispenser
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Quantity Item/Description
6 Plastic -ups! 6OOO+-ase
6 -up Holder
6 Safe,Tips 1V 658+Pouch
A High Speed 1vacuation Tips 5O+Jag
A Saliva 1"ectors hite Opaque 688+Jag6 $appen $ishes l888+Jo'
6 Oral 1vacuation -leaner
6 $isposa#le Spatulas l88+Jo'
7 Jenda Jrush 6CC+Jo'
6 $isposa#le irrors 97+Jo'
6 $isposa#le Traps $ental )nit 6CC+Jo'! picksi(e needed
6 $isposa#le Traps -entral Suction D+Jo'! picksi(e needed Paper Towels
n)ection Control Supplies
Quantity Item/Description6 atex Exam =lo*es, pi" siAes
3 terile ur&eons =lo*es, pi" siAe
2 Ctilit' =lo*es, pi" siAes
6 a"e Mass, 5; per 0ox, pi" t'pe
6 afet' =lasses (dentist, ., patient)
3 isposa0le o*er =ons, pi" siAe
3 .ntisepti" Hand oap,
$ leanin& olution
3 isinfe"tant2 elf eal teriliAation Pou"hes 3$/2% x -%,
2 elf eal teriliAation Pou"hes 3$/2% x 5$/4%,
2 elf eal teriliAation Pou"hes 5$/4% x $;%
2 elf eal teriliAation Pou"hes $/2 x $3%,
3 hair o*ers 4+% x 56%
3 .ir/8ater 'rin&e o*ers
3 i&ht Handle o*ers
$ .!.P $2;; heets/!oll
3 Mouth ash, ma' ant to order pump
3 hlorhexedene oral rinse $6 oA
$ ure lee*e, teri hield 5??/1ox$ u0e lee*e 2%
3 Dra' slee*e $4% 8 x $3% x 24$/2%
$ 1iolo&i"al Monitorin& 'stem
$ 1iolo&i"al ndi"ators (25/0ox)
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Standard Oral Surgery /it "012 /its per Dentist$
Quantity Item/Description
$ $ #- Molt Periosteal Ele*ator
$ $
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$ r' o"et Paste, $ oA>
$ odoforn =auAe $f4% x 5 'd>
$ =elfoam
!ssorted Surgical +urs* Doctors Pre)erence
Standard Endodontic /it "0 /its Per Dentist$
Quantity Item/Description
$ $ Mouth Mirror, #3
$ Mouth Mirror Handle
$ 23 Explorer/Perio Pro0e
$ "issors
2 otton Pliers elfo"in& =roo*ed
$ !in& !ulers, !i&htHanded
$ Endo Ex"a*ator #3$
$ = $6 Endodonti" Explorer
$ E "ondenser $/3
$ E "ondenser 5/
$ E "ondenser -/$$
$ =li" #$
$ 8oodson #3
$ Hollen0a"h
$ nterproximal ar*er
$ ement patula
$ .rti"ulatin& Paper or"eps
$ !u00er am rame
$ !u00er am or"eps
$ offlemire
Endodontic Supplies
Quantity Item/Description2 Endo "e ("an, refri&erant)
$ ealer (dentist preferen"e)
$ =utta Per"ha (Medfine, Med, Medlar&e)
2 =utta &au&e (Maiffer)
2 =ates =lidden rills (#2,3,4,5,6), 4/0ox$ ou"h n Heat, 'stem 1, or Endo Mi"roor"h (1utane !efill)
$ ?0tura =P 0ullets
$ Paper Points, fine
$ Paper Points, medium
$ Paper Points, "oarse
$ ! prep, Premier
2 a*it, 4 tu0es
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$ MonoFet 'rin&es 3"", 5"" 5;/0ox (dentist preferen"e)
2 23 =a> ide *entin& needle, 25/0ox
$ odium h'po"hlorite (0lea"h), &allon
$ E. liGuid (32 oA 0ottle)
iles, lex?files,lex!iles, assorted, entist preferen"e
Endo 1urs, assorted (re"ommend: #2,4 round, endo or afeend)
Standard Prophy /it "012 /its per Dentist$
Quantity Item/Description$ Mouth Mirror
$ 23 Explorer/P! Pro0e
$ 2;4 i"le
$ i"le 23
$ $/2 urette
$ $$/$2 urette
$ $3/$4 urette
$ harpenin& tone
$ a*itron ip, 257 ;
Preventive Dentistry Supplies
Quantity Item Description$ !e*eal is"losin& olution
2; luoride *arnish, 5; 0ox
2 Proph' ups, "re 'pe, 36/P&>
$ CniPro Proph' Paste, oarse 2;;/1ox
3 loss 8axed, 2;;'d/0ox
Radiology Supplies "Conventional Radiography$
Quantity Item/Description6 DP 7it
$ napa!a', et of 3
2 D!a' .pron, Mau*e
2 .pron Han&er
3 @ie 0ox,
23 ea t'pe ED5+ lexioft @in'l Pa" #;,$,2 films 0' 0ox
$ ilm Panorex 5;/1ox
$ ?""lusal ilm, E?4$P 25/1ox$ M D!a' mounts, "lear, E mounts, 1ox
$ D!a' En*elopes, 2$/2% x 4$/4%, Plain 5;;/1ox
*ote0 digital radiography requires0 -P)! monitors! Image capture device %--$ or
phosphor plate&! scanner! sterili(ation materials! storage device! etc.
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