The Equipment Every Specialist Needs

Traveling Specialists take their office wherever they go. Before Treatment Days, we recommend checking with the practice about what equipment they provide. If and when you travel with tools, here are some helpful tips to get you through your procedures without a hitch:

Equipment - what do I need to bring?

As a Traveling Specialist, you'll need to have the right armamentarium for the job. Here's a checklist, broken down by specialty:

• OS & Implant Specialists:
  • Electric Implant Motor
  • Air Driven Implant Motor
  • Backup Implant Motor
• Endodontists:
  • Endo Motor Kit
  • Handheld X-Ray Unit (Optional - to save time if a practice you're paired with doesn't already have one.)
• Orthodontists:
  • The practice owner will most likely be purchasing the instruments and equipment. You can help the Practice Owner by showing them how purchases can be phased out as patient count increases, so as not to overburden them with a large financial purchase upfront.
  • You can also help the practice owner with startup supplies by explaining which brands provide the same quality while saving on costs.

Tip: for small equipment that requires batteries, have a spare on hand so that one can be charged while the other is in use.

Procurement - finding the right supplies and equipment at the best value:

• Specialty dentistry requires you to establish relationships with a variety of supplies manufacturers and distributors so that you know where to buy the best gear.
• 80% of your purchases will be with a primary vendor. For unique products the primary vendor doesn't carry, you'll be working with ancillary vendors.
• Your supply list will be completely unique to you. Plan on creating a vendor contact list for yourself to facilitate and manage your purchasing.
• Find or negotiate discounts. Pair Dental has a number of deals secured with implant vendors, bone vendors, and distributors, which can have a massive impact on your monthly supplies costs. Reach out to us if you'd like to secure Pair Dental's special pricing for your account.

Organizing and Transporting Your Supplies and Equipment

• Plan on having 3-6 sets of full instruments, organized in cassettes.
• Use a carrying case with compartments for carrying a wide range of instruments and supplies. Tackle boxes work really well. (Inserts help separate supplies.)