Dental surgery design guidelines

How much space is required for one dental chair?
Working Space around the Dental Chair
There should be adequate space around the chair for dentist to work in all 9-10-11&12 o'clock positions and assistant to freely move around.
Ideally one dental chair will require 10 feet by 7 feet space (fig..
How to build a dental clinic?
Patient Positioning
Supine positioning of the patient in the chair is usually the most effective way to help to maintain neutral posture..
What are the ergonomics of a dental surgery?
Proper posture for dental professionals
Sit, rather than stand, for all clinical procedures.
Work as close to the patient as possible to minimize the need to overextend the arms or back.
Keep feet flat on the floor or on the footrest of the stool.
Adjust the stool height so the thighs slope slightly downward..
The operator's zone for a right-handed operator extends from 7 to 12 o'clock, the assistant's zone from 2 to 4 o'clock, the instrument transfer zone from 4 to 7 o'clock, and the static zone from 12 to 2 o'clock.
The operator changes position dependent upon the dental arch and tooth being treated.

Considerations For Dental Surgery Design

This leads us on to the layout of the surgery and the cabinetry that will manage the workflow and storage capacity of the room.
The most commonly used model would be the L-Shaped worktop formation with the head of the chair pointing towards the internal corner of the units.
This can be easily adapted to suit most buildings and where size is restric.

Do you have the premises for your new dental surgery?

You’ve got the premises for your new dental surgery.
Your dream is about to take shape – exciting times are ahead! Before you brim over with 1,001 creative design ideas it’s essential to tick off a few practical considerations that you’ll need to take into account first.
Dental surgery design – where do you start? .

Electrics, Plumbing and Services

Our in-house team of designers and engineers know exactly what is needed to supply the dental surgery with power, gases and water.
There are several ways this can be done, depending on the layout of the room and construction of the building.
The dental chair will need services, especially if the delivery unit is attached.
These can be laid under th.

How Important Is A Good Lighting Design?

Check out our article on Top Tips for Dental Surgery Lighting for our comprehensive guidance and fact-sheet, offering possibilities and solutions.
And Contactour team to discuss the options available to get the most out of your lighting design and set-up.
Quiqley Dental Practicebefore and after fit-out

How should a dental unit be designed?

The Dental Unit should be designed to minimise the ambient noise level within the Unit and transmission of sound between Dental Treatment Areas, Staff Areas and Public Areas.

What is a dental standard?

This standard sets the terms used to describe dental disease for accurate data recording and exchange of diagnostic concepts.
This committee develops standards focused on the equipment, instruments and materials dentists use every day to practice the art of dentistry.

What to Expect from A Dental Surgery Design and Fit-Out

The modern surgery is a completely different environment than the past and must be beautiful, clinical, well-lit and above all hygienic; to meet CQC & HTM 01-05 compliance for infection control.
This is a check-list of the processes employed:.
1) On-site visit.
2) Consultation.
3) Space planning.
4) Building regulation considerations.
5) Staff workflow .