The dental chair, also called a treatment chair or patient chair, is crucial to a positive
experience for both patients and practitioners. Modern dental chairs are a combination of
metal and plastic, usually injected with antibacterial agents to minimize the risk of infection.
A thin chair back is specially designed to facilitate the dentist to sit behind the patient, so as
to facilitate the patient’s treatment. Some features of dental chairs can include: thin backrest,
swivel, ergonomic, soft cushioning, programmable positions, double-articulating headrest,
magnetic headrest, movable armrest for easy patient entry/exit, seat tilt and footswitch or
touchpad. For optimum clinical performance, dental chair features should be able
to encourage neutral posture of the spine, shoulder, elbow and wrist, maintain proper body
mechanics, and avoid excessive reaching – all whilst maximizing your access to the patient
and ensuring an efficient working environment.