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Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

tant to vary the chair height to keep the working site at a com- fortable distance. Positioning and suitability of equipment and instru- ments The dental unit, and ancillary equipment and its position- ing, should complement the physical characteristics as well as the occupational require- ments of the dentist; the dentist should not have to compro- mise posture or comfort for the sake of efficiency. Equipment options should be available so that clinicians can tailor their equipment to meet their indi- vidual needs. The treatment chair/unit is the heart of every surgery, and the best designs satisfy the pa- tient’s comfort, functional re- quirements and the comfort of the dentist. Chairs should fea- ture a thin, narrow back to avoid unnecessary leaning over the patient while allowing easy ac- cess to the working area. Lead- ing manufacturers include design features which provide added support for the patient without compromising the dentist’s access. The latest chairs offer a wealth of extra features and may incorporate innovative concepts such as intuitive in- strument replacement and built-in control panels. Hang- ing tube storage systems are proving popular, combining immediate access to instru- ments with convenient place- ment when not in use. More advanced options include ingenious extend- able trays on articulated arms which can be positioned almost anywhere around the patient to provide maximum comfort and efficiency for the clinician. Many models of dental unit are designed in a way that dic- tates the positions of the dental team,butideallytheteamshould beabletoadapttheconfiguration to suit its own way of working. Dentists today should expect their chair to be an ergo- nomically functional treatment platform which offers all the features they need to de- liver high quality care and which also provides for a bal- anced working posture to safe- guard their own long term health. Second only to the chair, the handpiece is probably the most frequently used item in the surgery. With its almost ubiq- uitous application across a wide spectrum of treatments, versatility and longevity are vi- tal influences when making the choice. The other fundamental tools of the dentist’s trade, in constant use, including suc- tion, pliers, forceps, mouth mirrors and scalers all need to be positioned where their ac- cessibility will promote a better posture. DT page 15DTß About the author Gianluca Soldati is Advertising and Communications Manager at Castel- lini. Gianluca qual- ified in 1990 with a degree in Technical Graphics and Ad- vertising and con- tinued his studies for the following two years taking part in intensive photography and graphics courses whilst working as Art Director for an electronics manufacturer. Gianluca has been working for Castellini since 1992 and was promoted to his current role in 2000, where he is responsible for creating and coordinating the busi- ness’ corporate communications. For further information about the comprehensive range of Castellini products call 0870 756 0219 or visit www.castellini.com ‘The treatment chair/unit is the heart of every sur- gery, and the best designs satisfy the patient’s comfort, functional require- ments and the com- fort of the dentist’ May 16-22, 201116 Feature United Kingdom Edition Call us 01227 780009 Soft Tissue Management Laser specialist since 1992 www.quicklase.com PowerPen £2083 £3417 Dual 8w info@quicklase.com Prices include delivery and training ex VAT. 2w 810nm 4w 810nm + 4w 980nm Open your doors to more patients Be a LASER Dentist British Built PPenDual8WQL050511RG Lim ited O pportunity References 1 Hayes M, Cockrell D, Smith DR. A systematic review of musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals. Int J Dent Hyg 2009 Aug; 7(3):159-65