Portable Dental Unit

Abstract

The concept of a portable dental unit emerges as a solution to the challenges that hinder the provision of comprehensive dental services, particularly for those who cannot access dental clinics for treatment, including remote, mountainous, and elderly areas, individuals with special diseases, and others who face difficulties in traveling. Additionally, it offers the convenience of delivering dental services in schools, similar to the administration of vaccines and other healthcare services for children. The idea of creating a mobile dental unit was conceived to provide dental students with a reliable device for their studies at the lowest possible cost, aligning with the global concept of "Portable Dentistry."

In this project, the mobile dental unit was developed by eliminating the service part of the fixed dental unit (Dental Chair). Various components, including the chair, lamp, and spittoon, were removed, while incorporating the compressor inside the unit. This resulted in a small, cost-effective mobile dental unit that does not require an external compressor and avoids additional weight that could hinder transportation to the aforementioned target groups.