Tailored upgrades for your practice

Reflect on your needs

When choosing to invest in new equipment and systems in your practice, there are a number of factors you must consider. These are: the specific needs of your practice and patients, your budget, and the various options available to you.

In dentistry, the patient is always the most important person in the room. Therefore, it is absolutely vital to consider the needs of your patient base when researching new equipment. For example, if you regularly provide root canal treatment, and would like to upgrade your diagnostic capabilities, a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) system may be a wise investment. If you offer orthodontic treatment, a digital workflow using an intraoral scanner might prove useful. Or, if you regularly offer restorative or prosthetic solutions such as crowns, a chairside milling system may help elevate your offerings, and make the patient experience more pleasant. You should also consider solutions which encompass your future aims, if you are looking to begin offering additional services.[i]

Having assessed the specific needs of your practice, determining a budget is important.^I This should remain realistic whilst keeping in mind the long-term benefits of investing in high-quality equipment. Many might be tempted to make a number of upgrades/investments at once, which may be possible for some, but might result in a compromise on quality to save on cost. In these cases, it’s important to carefully assess the priorities for the practice, and determine which options might enable you to grow your business most effectively, choosing the most critical items first.

Prioritise quality

As mentioned, quality is essential when choosing new equipment. This is true for a number of reasons, especially for ensuring the longevity and performance of your investments. Equally, the quality of the service and maintenance offerings provided by the manufacturer or supplier is essential.ⁱ A truly reliable and long-lasting piece of equipment will be regularly maintained, and the provider should oversee all processes for the best results.

Doing your research here is crucial. Once you have an understanding about what it is you need to upgrade your practice, look to source this from a supplier or manufacturer who has a reputation for delivering a high-quality service. Consider any features you would like as you are looking, and ensure that the equipment you choose offers the capabilities you need to improve your practice. Where possible, it can be beneficial to test the equipment or ask for a demonstration before you invest.ⁱ This allows you to gain a good understanding of the system’s abilities, and offer you reassurance.

Support and advice

When considering who to source your equipment from, look for suppliers who are able to offer personalised advice, and support you throughout your purchasing journey and beyond. The ideal supplier will assist you by taking into account all of the systems you currently have in place, and recommend solutions which are right for you, that will complement and enhance your existing workflows. Those who provide your dental equipment should be knowledgeable about the profession and the requirements of your practice in order to offer you the perfect solution.

When making an investment in your practice, consider Clark Dental. With over 49 years of experience in dentistry, Clark Dental is able to offer unmatched support before, during, and after your purchase. With leading products including AXEOS and ORTHOPHOS CBCT systems, and the Primescan, Primemill, Primeprint chairside workflow, Clark Dental is able to direct you to the most appropriate solutions for you. Alongside this comprehensive portfolio, Clark Dental offers excellent after sales support, with a team of specialist engineers who are always able to promptly respond to customers’ concerns.

Boosting your business

Choosing high-quality equipment for your dental practice can enable you to improve your processes and boost your business. With improved workflows comes improved efficiency and patient satisfaction. By implementing solutions which work for your unique dental practice, you will be able to boost specific areas and drive productivity where it matters. High-quality solutions obtained from reputable suppliers will ensure longevity and maintenance, for success now and in the future.

If you’d like to find out more about Clark Dental’s solutions, call the team on 01268 733 146,\

email info@clarkdental.co.uk or visit www.clarkdental.co.uk.

STUART CLARK

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Having grown up within dentistry, Stuart has developed an unparalleled understanding of the industry. He is a technical specialist in digital imaging, pulling on his extensive experience as a Technical Director for Schick Technologies. Stuart is also an expert auto-CAD surgery designer and dental equipment engineer.

[i] https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/blogs/how-to-choose-the-best-equipment-for-your-dental-practice/