Opening a new dental office is no easy feat. It requires a substantial investment in the facility as well as in the equipment to operate it. When you start looking for equipment, you need to prioritize safety, including investing in things like sanitizing machines. For new dental professionals, it can be confusing determining what you should buy. Here's some information to help you find the right sanitizing machines for your office.

The Importance Of Sterilization

Any reusable dental equipment must be sterilized according to medical standards. This is vital to prevent bacteria growth and the spread of disease among your patients. Luckily, there are machines designed to simplify this process and remove much of the risk of human error.

The Choice Between Manual And Automatic Equipment

When you start looking at sterilization equipment, you'll find that you can choose from manual and automatic models. Understanding what makes them different will help you determine which ones will be best for your practice.

For example, manual machines require you to manually add water to the system, as they rely on steam production for sterilization. You'll have to wait for the water to start flowing from the reservoir before you can add instruments to sterilize them. You will, however, be able to set the sterilization temperatures according to the type of instrument that you're putting into the machine.

Automatic sterilization equipment work with little more than the push of the proper button to start the cycle. They need less intervention and as a result have a lesser margin for human error.

The Selection Of Proper Sterilization Equipment Size

Another important factor is the size of the sterilization machine. Not only do you have to be sure that the machine will fit in your office space by determining where you will place it, but you also have to make sure that it will house all of the equipment that you need to sterilize.

Measure your longest and largest tools, then make sure that the reservoir is large enough and tall enough to accommodate those tools. You won't be able to adequately sterilize your entire equipment supply if the machine isn't large enough to do it for you.

The best thing you can do is talk with a dental and medical supply distributor to help you choose the right machine for your needs. He or she will talk you through finding the right style, size, and features for your dental clinic.