A survey of dental practice and equipment characteristics.
Date
1992
Authors
Hartshorne J.E.
van Zyl J.F.
Carstens I.L.
Lombard C.J.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine what would be regarded as essential equipment required for setting up a dental practice and the cost thereof. This information could be useful for the newly qualified dentist. Seventy five completed questionnaires returned from a randomly selected group of practising dentists were analysed to obtain this information. Equipment costs were obtained from a dental supply house and are tabulated. Guidelines recommended for setting up a practice include determining the type of service to be rendered, selecting the equipment required for this purpose, seeking expert financial advice and commencing the practice on a conservative basis with only the essential items of equipment.
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adult, aged, article, cost, dental equipment, economics, female, human, male, management, professional practice, questionnaire, South Africa, Adult, Aged, Costs and Cost Analysis, Dental Equipment, Female, Human, Male, Middle Age, Practice Management, Dental, Professional Practice, Questionnaires, South Africa
Citation
The Journal of the Dental Association of South Africa = Die Tydskrif van die Tandheelkundige Vereniging van Suid-Afrika
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7
47
7