Chapter 2. Facilities and Staffing

Introduction

I. Facility Design and Construction

a. What are basic costs for a fixed dental clinic, a mobile clinic, and a clinic using portable equipment?

b. What should be considered when selecting a location for a fixed clinic facility?

c. What factors should determine the size of the dental clinic?

d. How much space (square footage) will a clinic require?

e. How should we prepare for the clinic construction?

f. What are the key design principles that we should incorporate into a fixed clinic?

g. What are the design options and floor plans for a fixed dental clinic?

h. How should operatories be separated?

i. How is a dental operatory laid out?

j. What rules and regulations do we need to consider in facility design?

k. What are clinic construction specifications?

l. What does it cost to construct/remodel a fixed dental clinic (interactive spreadsheet)?

m. What is "ergonomics" and how does it affect the construction of a dental clinic?

n. What are the design considerations for mobile and portable clinics?

II: Equipment and Supplies

a. What are the different delivery systems for dental care?

b. What are considerations for selecting major dental equipment?

c. Should used dental equipment be considered?

d. What are some computer system considerations?

e. What supplies, instruments and small equipment are needed for a dental clinic?

f. What is needed for building and equipment maintenance and repair?

g. What is the useful life of dental equipment?

III: Staffing

a. What is a required staffing size and mix for clinical care?

b. What is the value of hiring experienced dental staff?

c. What is an Alternative Practice for Dental Hygienists?

d. What is the advantage of using Expanded Function Dental Assistants?

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