ABSTRACT
Practice development will involve re-equipping at some stage. The life span of dental equipment varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and from practice to practice. Dental equipment varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and from practice to practice. The dentist looking to equip or re-equip an entire surgery has two options. These are: integrated equipment packages and hybrid packages. The purchase of dental equipment involves a large capital expense, second only to practice purchase itself. Warranties of varying periods are commonplace with major purchases. Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses are the key determinants in purchasing decisions. It is all too easy to invest in equipment which offers a digitized array of special features, but it is not worthwhile if those features lack practical value for the way work and treat patients. The cost of equipment maintenance and repairs is escalating, a trend which is confirmed by some of the country's leading accountants who specialize in dealing with dental practices.
