Dental Equipment European (Transthoracic or Buggy Whip) Delivery: Recommended Conditionally This delivery style also swings left or right over the patient to allow for operator handedness; but the positioning of the tubing feeding the handpieces and air/water syringe is above the delivery unit instead of dangling below as they do in the standard swing delivery option. The appearance is where the buggy whip name was derived. The argument for this delivery style is that it is ergonomically sound. There are two considerations: 1. Does the operator find that there is resistance when pulling the handpieces forward for use that causes joint stress? 2. Does the handpiece consistently return to its correct position and turn off when not in use? If so this style can work well. Side Delivery: Not Recommended Side delivery places the unit on an arm mounted within an accessory cabinet on one side of the operatory. While it provides a very uncluttered operatory appearance, there is no ability to change the location to address the handedness of the operator. Rear Delivery: Recommended We strongly recommend that you only consider left/right convertible rear delivery systems that allow you to address operator handedness. Rear delivery places all the instrumentation out of the patient's view and facilitates the smooth transfer of instruments between assistant and doctor. It also provides for easy left/right-hand conversion. Rear delivery does require deeper operatories and sometimes a greater operatory width depending on the size of the rear cabinet or wall to which the unit is mounted. Doctor and Assistant Stools: Essential There are many styles and price points. Both Dentist's and the assistant's stool choices should focus on promoting good posture, core stability, and the ability to easily access instruments and other necessary items during treatment activities with minimal stress on the body. EXPERT ADVICE: Easy left-right changeability makes this system suitable for all clinicians. 23SM2038 www.henryschein.com/sm 55http://www.henryschein.com/sm