All the Pieces to Succeed

For most people, puzzles fall into 2 categories: a stimulating mental exercise or a frustrating ordeal. Piecing together dental operatory equipment from different manufacturers—each with their own set of features, benefits, price points, and warranties? Definitely the latter.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a comprehensive portfolio of ergonomic and innovative dental equipment, A-dec is a true 1-stop shop for high-quality dental chairs, stools, lights, delivery systems, cabinetry, mechanical room equipment, vacuum and waterline maintenance…and the list goes on.

“We’ve had the A-dec 300 chair with side delivery units in our office for about 6 years, and the equipment has performed very well with only minor maintenance needed,” said Dr. Salomon Maya, owner of Maya Dental in Studio City, CA. “I chose A-dec for its good reputation of quality while providing terrific value for the price and low maintenance.”

For Ernest O. Skaggs, DMD, who’s had A-dec chairs with Continental delivery systems in his Kentucky practice for as long as he can remember, quality is key. “I would not work with anything else,” he said. “If you buy quality, you will not have to replace it every 5 to 10 years.” 

Beyond the Dental Chair

Dentists need a chair, too, and for that, they can turn to the A-dec 500 stool, designed to encourage good posture by promoting a healthy, S-shaped spine.

“The best features of the A-dec stool are the comfort of the seat, the ease of use, and the backrest,” said Mike Micallef, DDS, who has been using both the doctor and assistant models of the 500 stool for several years at his practice in Glendale, WI. “The design of the stool means it cradles the body and gets you into proper posture.”

Motion-Activated LED Lighting

Superior dentistry relies on a clear and well-illuminated oral cavity. With a touchless on/off sensor, the A-dec 500 LED dental light creates a stadium lighting effect thanks to its pure white light and clean, balanced illumination.

“The natural, white light provides the best lighting I have ever used; it improves the confidence I have in routine practice,” shared Dr. Kristin Mau, adding that the touchless controls never fail to impress her patients.

Cabinets Designed for Dentistry

In any dental practice, storage is a must, and while you may think turning to a local cabinetmaker is the way to go, think again. A-dec puts the same quality and planning into its treatment consoles as it does its dental chairs.

The A-dec Inspire line of cabinetry provides a productivity hub designed to help dental professionals work smarter and more comfortably. Unique features include floating shelves, a modular power panel, and pass-through upper storage that allows assistants to restock instruments and supplies without interrupting operatory procedures. There's also ergonomic positioning for procedural tubs and ancillary devices, and swing-out shelves to store additional supplies and equipment.

Compressors & Vacuums

While most dentists associate A-dec with chairs, delivery systems, lighting, and furniture, there's also equipment working behind the scenes—out of sight, out of mind, and out of earshot. Composed of an oil-free dental air compressor and dry vacuum system, the A-dec Mechanical Room is designed to ensure reliable suction and clean air with minimal maintenance. An added bonus, on-demand smart performance detects the number of users to promote energy savings—a benefit for practices both small and large.

“A-dec’s compressor and vacuum are very efficient," said Kate Ratliff, DDS. “I’ve never had any challenges running 12 operatories at once.” For Dr. Dustin McCammon, it’s important that the com-pressor is small and compact, which saves space. “Adding this compressor allowed us to purchase only what we needed to operate our startup office,” he said. “As we grow, we will be able to add capacity.”

Maintenance, Check!

A-dec also has you covered when it's time to keep your waterlines and vacuum systems maintained. The A-dec Evacuation System Cleaner keeps vacuum lines running smoothly with its easy-to-use, multi-enzyme solution, while ICX waterline treatment tablets and ICX Renew waterline shock treatment work together to eliminate buildups of odor-causing, foul-tasting microbial contamination.

Connect to What’s Next

For any dental company, keeping the lights on for 60 years can be a challenge, especially as dental technology continues to advance and evolve. But not for A-dec. After mastering the art of making quality dental equipment solutions for decades, the manufacturer is still churning out modern, innovative solutions that push dentistry forward—last year introducing the first digitally connected dental chair and delivery system.

It's all powered by A-dec+, an updatable software platform that provides the digital foundation to integrate and add products, applications, and features. Accessed via a mobile or web app, this technology eco-system is designed to improve practice efficiency through software updates, integrations, remote monitoring, simplified troubleshooting, and more. In other words, setting practices up for success today, tomorrow, and years into the future.

“The A-dec brand uses dentists for feedback, promotes constant innovation, and builds quality products,” Dr. Micallef added. ”If you buy any A-dec product, you can count on it for years and years of use.”