The Importance of Furniture in Dental Clinics

The Importance of Furniture in Dental Clinics

4/15/2021 1:18:48 AM   |   Comments: 0   |   Views: 335

Have you ever wondered what makes people differentiate between conventional dental clinics and designer dental clinics? To conceive the relevance of design and furniture, factors such as the hours that a dentist can spend working in the office or the dozens of people who visit it daily to seek an environment where they feel comfortable and relaxed must be taken into account.

In this sense, it is necessary that all the elements that make up the facilities are as comfortable as possible, both for the patient and for the professional, who for long hours must be in different positions that will end up wearing out their physical condition.

On the other hand, other factors such as the aesthetics and design of the furniture and the different spaces should not be forgotten, since these are aspects that the patient looks at when visiting the clinic, and will form part of the first impression they have of the clinic.

If you are thinking of improving the image of your facilities so that it becomes part of design dental clinics, follow these series of recommendations. This article is prepared from the insights shared by the team working at Invis London. Invis London dental clinic is a winner of dental industry awards 2020.

What requirements should we take into account when choosing the design and furniture of a dental clinic?

Ergonomics and comfort

The Importance of Furniture in Dental Clinics

One of the fundamental aspects is that the furniture reduces, as far as possible, the unnecessary work of the dentist.

Any expert who spends hours performing dental treatment will appreciate that the clinic's work team is comfortable and minimizes repetitive movements or continued use of the hands and joints such as the elbow and wrist. This helps the dentist's work to be quick and the patient's stay more pleasant and bearable.

To facilitate the work of a professional, it is necessary to carefully choose the dental equipment and the rest of the components. These must be adaptable to different body sizes and to the performance of different dental treatments.

The tools that are used must be able to adapt to a suitable position and distance, and allow the vision and the flow of illumination to be optimal to work in a comfortable, practical and productive way.

Aesthetics and design

The Importance of Furniture in Dental Clinics

Another essential element is that in design dental clinics, aesthetics must be very corporate, aesthetically appropriate and capture the attention of the patient. Thus, those who come to the clinic will have a good perception of their first consultation.

You need to pay attention to the design of the floors and walls, the corporate colors or the lighting. The main objective is that the whole set transmits a feeling of hygiene, safety and comfort to the patients.

On the one hand, a study of the physical space and facilities must be carried out to decide how to work with a balanced relationship between aesthetics and ergonomics. In dental clinics this must be aesthetically cared for, but it must also allow the team to move comfortably without losing the work rhythm.

A good tip would be to divide the area around the patient into four parts: the dentist, the assistant, the instrument transfer area and the static area.

What materials, colors and lighting to choose?

Floors, walls and windows

The Importance of Furniture in Dental Clinics

To carry out an optimal and safe professional activity, the best option is that the floor is fixed, that it does not slip and that it withstands humidity and changes in temperature. A good recommendation is high pressure laminate or highly durable vinyl or PVC flooring.

On the other hand, as for the walls, we recommend that they have a smooth finish to facilitate cleaning and disinfection . Polyurethane paints or PVC coatings are the best alternatives, as they resist water, abrasion and impacts.

Finally, for windows, we advise you to pay attention to aspects such as lighting, thermal and acoustic insulation, or ventilation. These should be made of aluminium and slide or open inside, to facilitate cleaning and not to create too many space problems.

Colors

The Importance of Furniture in Dental Clinics

The choice of corporate colors is essential to generate attractiveness in patients and give the appearance that dental clinics have, which will lead you to be able to offer higher quality services in a well-cared environment.

During consultation, it is very common to use cold colors such as white or blue, because they give a feeling of tranquility and hygiene. However, in recent years it is a trend to use bright colors that convey a feeling of joy and confidence to the patient, such as greens and yellows in soft tones.

Finally, you should also play with the lighting and the temperature inside the clinic, as it is essential for our patients to be comfortable and for the dentists to work properly.

The room temperature should be between 21 and 24 degrees. Ventilation systems, air conditioning and LED lights should be used to ensure air renewal within the practice and correct visibility.

Category: Office Design
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