A dental vacuum is pivotal to any dental practice, and in many cases it is considered to be among the dental equipment and supplies that can make or break your practice. That is really how important it is to invest in a dental vacuum system that will fit your needs now and address any future needs.

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When choosing a dental vacuum, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, there are many on the market and if you are just getting your practice up and running, it may seem as an intimidating task to choose the right one. This would be a good time to talk with other practicing dentists about what system they use and how they like what they have. Also, talking with a service technician that regularly maintains these systems will give you a good idea of the life span these systems have. Next, how big of a practice are you going to have? Is it just going to be you for a while or are you opening up a dental group practice where there will be multiple people using the vacuum system at the same time. This will give you an idea of how many SCFM per HVE you will need. Many units come packaged in with the dental units that you choose for your practice.

Speaking of these terms, what are the ranges you have to choose from? The more flow you have the more powerful the vacuum is. Many dentists are content with a system that offers 7.25 SCFM per HVE. Others prefer 10 SCFM per HVE. It really is a preference issue more than anything else. Also, you need to keep in mind how the system is set up. Dental vacuums can lose their strength for many reasons: it could be because of how the piping is run, if there are multiple users on the same system, or the flow resistance that is in the unit itself.

A dental vacuum is an investment no matter how you look at it and purchasing one from a dental supply company can be a scary process. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Figure out how many SCFM per HVE you are really going to need. With vacuum systems costing what they do, it is not a piece of equipment you are going to want to outgrow in a year, so plan ahead. Some dental equipment companies can help you determine this, but so will doing some research. Also, find out what the warranty is and who will be installing the system. Some companies offer the systems, but you have to set them up yourself. The warranties will really vary in these situations. Other companies will require that you use only their technicians to set up the system in order to not void the warranty. Again, these are all things you are going to want to know before you purchase.

For those just setting up their first dental office, the benefits of finding a reliable dentist supply company which has practicing dentists on staff is of immense benefit as they can often offer valuable advice as to the best dental vacuums that are available and which features are necessary given your circumstances. As with any piece of dentist equipment, there is going to be maintenance and whether it’s possible for you to tackle the maintenance on or you need to hire someone to do it, it needs to be done regularly per the manufacturer’s specifications. It’s also a good idea to ask the vendor if there is a maintenance agreement or repair warranty available for any professional dental supplies that you purchase.