[jordan1989]

In a dentist's office, what are typical prices for all the equipment that they have? Like the chair, drill, hand tools, X-ray machine, overhead light, and panoramic X-ray machine? Just curious.

[flossie]

Hi Jordan,

As I am in the process of building my own office I can give you an idea of the costs. Now I am setting up a hygiene office not a full dental office but the majority of the costs are the same.

Chairs can run up to $20,000.00 each
Sterilizers $7-10,000
light on chairs - $2,500
hand instruments are about $25.00 each
x-ray units $5,000.00
digital USB sensors $10,000 each
handpieces (drills) $350 and up
Pan machine probably close to $30,000 or more

Are you planning on becoming a dentist??

[jordan1989]

Thanks! Wow, that's quite a bit of money for the equipment!

I'm 20, and I'm still not sure what I want to do yet. I'm a sophomore in junior college.

[flossie]

Well, if you are thinking dentistry, keep in mind that you will be able to get incredible loans as a dentist and with the amount they bill out every year it will be easy to repay the loan.

[Amir1981]

Join the military, they will pay for it all!

[gracieautry]

Depending on the quality, expenses can range anywhere from three to ten thousand dollars. When you buy anything make a list of what you need & evaluate what is available. Talk to the supplier to get more information & read reviews by those already using the equipment to assess whether you should invest in it. Buy it directory from manufacturers.