Shifting your dental practice to a new location can seem like a daunting task.
Not only do you have to establish yourself in a new area and ensure your old clients come along, but you also deal with moving the heavy dental equipment and delicate instruments that are an essential part of your practice.
For moving companies that specialize in transporting dental equipment, there are specific protocols that they must follow during this process.
This is why it is essential for moving companies to practice great caution when it comes to this task.
Improper handling and storage of equipment puts patients at risk for infections and jeopardizes the dentist’s reputation.
After all, no one wants to go to the dentist’s office only to have dirty and germ-infested instruments prodded in their mouth.
Even worse, your precious equipment can be damaged beyond repair, incurring losses of hundreds to thousands of dollars.
While moving dental equipment is an entire job on its own, it’s definitely not impossible. Here, we will list 3 tips to help you move your dental equipment safely.
Avoid Contamination
Before you start the moving process, consider all possible sources of contamination and how to circumvent them.
The company must cover sterile instruments and clean supplies adequately to avoid them coming in contact with potential contaminants. They must be kept in sterile plastic pouches and stored in lid containers during the moving process.
Make sure none of the bags are caught between the lid and the container as that may cause them to become contaminated. Also, ensure the wrapping is not crushed or pinched from any angle, which can significantly affect the instruments’ sterility.
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Make Sure Your Moving Company Specializes in Dental Equipment
Dental equipment is expensive and fragile to handle. It includes the chair, X-Ray machines, large storage shelves, and much more.
Hence, moving companies need at least some level of expertise regarding the equipment and its proper handling.
So, before you finalize any deal, ask them about their experience with dental and medical equipment in general.
It would also help to ask them if they have moved any other client’s dental equipment and ask that client for their feedback.
Any damage to your equipment during the moving process will not only cost a hefty amount in repairs or replacements but may also reduce your clinic’s capacity to take an appointment and cause further monetary loss.
This is why you must do your research well before signing off on any deal.
Get Moving Insurance
We cannot stress this point enough. We all know it takes a significant investment to start a dental practice.
The last thing anyone would want is their hard-earned money going down the drain due to a wrong move.
Many moving companies do not insure your equipment and belongings; they may only value the extent of damage and cover for it.
This is valuation, not insurance. Hence, the burden of the cost will be on your shoulders.
Many people trust their moving companies to take care of their goods, which might be the case with most of them.
But accidents are always unanticipated and when you least expect them.
So, that’s why being on the safe side and getting moving insurance will definitely be to your benefit.
The Final Word
Moving dental equipment is a specialist’s job, but there are small steps you can take to ensure your equipment is transported safely.
We hope these tips will help you through a seamless and hassle-free moving process. Happy moving!
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