Dental Asia January/February 2019

Up Close & Personal
a different perspective to patients. A
large amount of his work is cosmetically
focused as a left-hander allows him to
make aesthetic observations that a righthanded
provider might not see readily.
This cosmetic case achieved a higher level
of refinement than what either one could
have accomplished individually due to the
fact that they were both able to operate
out of their common working positions for
the duration of the case.
As a practice owner and more importantly
a clinician, Dr. Patel is always seeking ways
to improve the working environment for
her team members and fellow doctors
and at the same time provide a better
patient experience. “I’m thrilled that the
Intego Pro Ambidextrous enabled us to
do exactly those things,” said Dr. Patel.
First impressions of the new
treatment centre
Drs. Patel and Seubert were immediately
impressed with the design of the treatment
centre and found it user friendly. The
treatment centre gives them the tools
needed as providers to perform a high
standard of care for their patients. As a
result, patients can see that the practice
invests in their office and cares about all
of the details of patient’s experience.
For Bayshore Dental’s patients, there
is an immediate ‘wow’ factor when they
are seated in the chair. The sleek design
and non-intimidating appearance of the
treatment centre reduces the patients’
anxiety levels, which in turn aids in
facilitating the best care the practice
can provide. For the doctors, hygienists,
and assistants, having everything at
their fingertips is a clinical asset and the
treatment centres provide high ergonomic
value which encourages mobility.
Patients have been very pleased with
the comfort of the treatment centre and
Bayshore Dental has received a lot of
positive feedback.
The practice has five other operatories
with fixed right-handed treatment centres.
Normally, their Intego Pro Ambidextrous
is kept in its left-handed configuration
for Dr. Seubert to use. However, they
have tested the conversion and it can be
done in seconds. All of the team members
are cross-trained to perform their
responsibilities on both types of treatment
centres and can convert the treatment
centre in between appointments.
Fig. 5: Dr. Seubert using the left-handed working position with
a right-handed team member.be carried out between patients.
According to Dr. Seubert, he prefers to use
the ambidextrous unit as it is normally left
set up for him. He only provides treatment
on one of their non-ambidextrous units
when he has an emergency case and
needs the earliest available operatory.
Sealants and minor occlusal restorations
can also be performed in these centres
but require maneuvering the hoses
underneath the patient’s chair so the
handpiece can be accessed by the
provider and suction by the assistant.
As a new provider, Dr. Seubert works
on a rigorous schedule with taxing
hours. However, he has not experienced
any serious soreness or discomfort
in relation to his work. The various
positions a patient can be placed, along
with the numerous headrest adjustments
simplify access. As a result, Dr. Seubert’s
position or posture does not need
to be compromised and minimises
stress on his musculoskeletal system.
Specifically, his shoulders and lower
back discomfort has decreased thanks to
the improved ergonomic function of the
Intego Pro Ambidextrous.
The backrest of the chair automatically
moves into the correct position before
the operating light, monitor, and dental
element are repositioned. During the quick
process, no screws need to be loosened or
re-secured. The practice does not have to
keep patients waiting unnecessarily as the
room is being prepared. The precise pivot
guide is extremely ergonomic for
the practice team and minimises
the risk of damage to hoses or
collision with other components.
This is ensured particularly by
the water unit, which moves
in parallel and remains in the
correct position.
The Intego Pro Ambidextrous
integrates many important
technologies making the
treatment centre the ‘hub’ of
the digital practice and the
foundation from which all
treatment is directed. The more
integration possibilities in digital workflow,
the more efficient the practice can be.
This is also very important for processes
like documenting infection prevention
protocols, making practitioners more
accountable. Ultimately, efficiency has a
direct correlation with the bottom line of
any business and the integration of a more
digital workflow creates an environment
that allows the team to work at their
optimal levels. DA
Fig. 6: Dr. Seubert working from a comfortable
position.
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