When most people imagine a dental practice, they immediately picture the chair: the reclining throne of headrests, armrests, and overhead lights. However, any seasoned dentist, hygienist, or dental assistant knows that the real command center of the operatory isn't the chair at all—it’s the .
The evolution is accelerating. Here are three predictions:
The 1980s saw the introduction of the . This design brought the dental deck on a pendulum arm directly over the patient's chest. While it improved access, it also induced claustrophobia in patients and risked cross-contamination if instruments dripped onto the patient’s face.
When most people imagine a dental practice, they immediately picture the chair: the reclining throne of headrests, armrests, and overhead lights. However, any seasoned dentist, hygienist, or dental assistant knows that the real command center of the operatory isn't the chair at all—it’s the .
The evolution is accelerating. Here are three predictions:
The 1980s saw the introduction of the . This design brought the dental deck on a pendulum arm directly over the patient's chest. While it improved access, it also induced claustrophobia in patients and risked cross-contamination if instruments dripped onto the patient’s face.
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