Quality Equipment Management as the Foundation of Patient Safety and Care
Friday, January 30, 2026
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Course Code:
657RL
Cost:
$29
Credits:
1
CE Hour
Dental groups and DSOs invest millions on their dental equipment, yet many struggle with equipment-related incidents, workflow disruptions, and unexpected costs. This session reveals how implementing robust equipment management processes directly translates to measurable improvements in patient care quality, safety outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Attendees will discover the proven framework connecting equipment lifecycle management to patient care excellence, including real-world case studies demonstrating how proactive maintenance, standardized protocols, and data-driven decision making reduce equipment failures, minimize patient risk, and enhance clinical team confidence.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of dental equipment management and its importance
- Understand the direct correlation between equipment reliability and performance metrics
- Determine the essential components of a quality-driven equipment management system
- Implement strategies for asset management to create cost savings
- Explain how to incorporate best practices into your day-to-day operations
- Create systems to sustain improvement and implementation of best practices
The UptimeHealth grant has been applied to this course.
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