Dental Practice Equipment

As a new dentist, you always hope that your patients will be diligent about brushing and flossing. However, the truth is that not everyone will. If you take care of anything more than prophylaxis, you will need supplies and equipment to facilitate repairing teeth and fixing cavities. Every dentist's office needs a good supply of dental burs, or what your patients will likely refer to as drills. There are several things to consider when choosing this essential piece of dental equipment.

The first thing you want to examine is the available materials and sizes. Most dental burs are made with either carbide or a diamond axis finish. The carbide is the least expensive option, sometimes as little as $5-10 per bur. Diamond burs are more expensive, as they actually have tiny pieces of the gem adhered to their surface to provide the abrasion necessary for drilling and polishing. These can sometimes cost as much as $20-25 a piece. They are each ideal for different situations. Most new dentists purchase an assorted set in several different sizes and types to ensure that they have exactly what they need. Some popular and reliable brands include Meisinger, Brassler and Komet.

One of the biggest challenges for a new dental practice is keeping costs under control. While many of your patients will have insurance, a good portion may not. That means that any price increase will hit them right in the pocket book. One of the newest ways to control yours costs is with disposable dental burs. These one time use burs can be purchased for as little as $1-2.50 each. Besides the lower price, they have other advantages as well. First, your techs aren't spending extra time cleaning and sterilizing your bur set in order to have it ready for the next patient. Also, because each bur is only used on a single patient and then discarded, there is less risk to your patients. As you can see, disposable burs are not only more affordable, but more convenient. Because they are so cheap, you have nothing to lose by ordering a box and seeing if they meet your needs.Whenever you run a business, it's often the little things that make or break you. Dental burs are a necessary piece of equipment in your practice, but the cost can add up. One of the best ways to start is to get a basic set or both carbide and diamond burs. Also, consider using the newer disposable products to control your costs. 

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