Having a reliable dental vacuum pump in your dental office is as vital to your dental practice as having a reliable dental supply company representative that you trust.. There are a variety of dental vacuum pumps on the market today as well. Their main purpose is to remove liquids, aerosols, debris and odor from a patient’s mouth during operating procedures. They come in a variety of sizes, and different performance levels depending on how many practitioners you will have using the system at the same time. This type of dentist equipment is generally classified as either wet or dry.

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All dental suction pumps are considered wet or dry based upon the type of piping that is used. Wet piping takes the water and other fluids from the treatment room to the centralized vacuum pump. Dry piping refers to piping that doesn’t transport water or other fluids.

A dry dental vacuum pump has a liquid separator that is placed in between the wet piping and the pump. The dry piping connects the separator tank to the actual pump. Dry pumps come in rotary or turbine form. The choice between the two is really based on preference and demand. Wet vacuum pumps are directly connected to the wet piping that comes from the treatment rooms. The fluids that are extracted are mixed with fresh water and then goes directly through the pump and out to the drainage system.

The vacuum pump’s performance is based on mainly two things, vacuum and airflow. The vacuum part gives the power to transport the debris, whatever it may be, through the system. The airflow is based on the volume of the air that is transported and its ability to transport the aerosols as well. Vacuum is measured in inches of mercury, Hg, and airflow is measured as cubic feet per minute, CFM.

When it comes time to determining the size and type of dental vacuum pumps to purchase, you are going to need know what the acceptable performance ratings for the HVE (High Volume Evacuator) and other vacuum devices are. How many vacuum devices are you going to need to use at the same time? What is the installation process going to be? Is the piping going to be underground, the most desirable location, or does it have to be above ground? If it is going to be above ground piping, this is going to require much more vacuum than a below ground system. Finally, what about maintenance? Who is responsible for it? It may be something that you can tackle, or you may have to have someone else come in and take care of your maintenance needs.

This is where the assistance of a knowledgeable dental supplies company comes in. Finding one that has practicing dentists on board is advantageous when trying to determine the best size and model of vacuum pump to start with. They’ll also be able to help you to choose the options you need. Many dentist equipment companies offer a variety of warranties and maintenances programs—some of which even offer loaner equipment while yours is in the shop.

Don’t forget to look into the rules and regulations in regards to the NFPA, National Fire Protection Association in regards to your dental vacuum pump system. Following their guidelines will insure proper piping installation and ensure that it will pass inspection by your county’s building inspector. The last thing you would want to do is pay good money to have it installed only to discover that you are going to have to pay more money to have it reinstalled correctly. A reliable dental supply store will help you choose the equipment that’s right for you while avoiding the pitfalls.