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11/13/2017 |
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Know Whether To Repair Or Replace Dental Equipment |
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Know Whether To Repair Or Replace Dental Equipment by Silvestre Gonzalez Does it make sense to replace or repair your dental equipment? Knowing the best choice takes some patience and learning. Here are some tips from an expert to help you determine which is best. It's no surprise that dental equipment is one of the most significant expenses for a practice. The average cost of a complete dental chair set-up can cost up to $14,000. At some point, however, continually repairing old equipment becomes a waste of money. So, how do you prolong the life of equipment? What systems should be in place to help you determine when that old chair needs to go? At what point does it make sense to buy new? Answering these questions requires considering several key factors. Evaluate, estimate, and allocate Before deciding whether to repair or replace an expensive and indispensable piece of equipment, you need to carefully evaluate the unit’s age, usage, issues (ongoing or intermittent), warranty coverage, and practice financial resources. Also, determine a fair estimate of lost revenue due to equipment downtime, disgruntled patients, and reduced productivity. Consult staff and trusted repair technicians for their honest assessments and recommendations. Replacing equipment is expensive, but so is throwing good money into repeated repairs. If replacement is the best option, then set aside time to find the best equipment at a price your practice can afford. Let’s explore further. 1. Determine useful life Reconditioning a compressor might be tempting. Before doing so, consider its age and reliability during the past year. If that compressor repeatedly failed or is more than 10 years old, reconditioning might not be worth the money and effort. Why? It’s a risky game of chance in guessing how many more years you’ll get after it’s reconditioned. Every capital item in a dental practice has an expected lifespan that depends on regularity of use. Read full article on Dentistry IQ.
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