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A Different Approach

From our beginnings supplying dental consumables to our focus today on ergonomic, low-maintenance treatment equipment, our philosophy has remained the same: helping dental teams work more efficiently.

Over the years, we recognised that while dentistry had evolved considerably, treatment room design had changed relatively little. Established equipment layouts and familiar ways of working remained common, yet we believed there was an opportunity to rethink how a modern dental surgery could function.

Patient and Staff Safety – An Investment Worth Making

Patient and staff safety should always be an important consideration when investing in a dental chair and treatment unit. Thoughtful design can help reduce potential floor-level hazards, improve movement around the surgery and create a more comfortable working environment.

When considered over a 10-year lifespan, the additional investment in better-designed equipment may amount to little more than the price of a cup of coffee per day. It is worth considering what that small daily difference could mean for the safety, functionality and comfort of your working environment.

We Believed There Was an Opportunity for Change

We wanted to rethink how treatment equipment could be positioned and integrated into the surgery, creating opportunities for a more open, organised, safer and welcoming environment for both patients and dental teams.

We also recognised the everyday frustrations dentists experience with equipment performance, from persistent air and water leaks to inconsistent handpiece power, ongoing maintenance requirements and costly downtime.

We believe the treatment unit — the foundation of every surgery — should do more than simply provide the equipment needed to perform dentistry. It should support modern clinical workflows, enhance the treatment environment and minimise everyday operating frustrations.

Efficiency by Design

That belief led us to Fimet.

Combining Finnish engineering with intelligent electronic technology, Fimet takes a different approach to treatment unit design, focusing on the engineering that influences performance, reliability and long-term ownership costs.

Advanced delivery systems designed to minimise wear-prone mechanical components help support consistent handpiece performance, reliable air and water delivery and reduced maintenance requirements.

Thoughtfully positioned instruments, cordless controls and compact designs provide alternative ways to organize the surgery, improve movement zones and make better use of valuable clinical space.

A Different Approach. A Better Investment

With more than 40 years of experience in the Australian dental sector, Empire Dental Devices brings together Finnish Fimet engineering, intelligent treatment technology and an unblemished Australia-wide service and customer support record.

A Different First Impression

The dental treatment room creates the first impression of a practice, both for patients and the people working in it. Yet traditional equipment can often make the dental chair the focal point for hanging hoses, exposed cables and visible connections. While these arrangements have become familiar in dentistry, they can contribute to a cluttered appearance and make an otherwise welcoming environment feel unnecessarily clinical.

Modern treatment unit design offers an opportunity to rethink this approach. By reducing visible equipment, keeping hoses and controls away from patient entry areas and creating clearer working spaces, dentists can achieve a more open, organised and inviting environment. It’s not simply about how a surgery looks, but how it feels to patients and how comfortably the dental team can work within it.

Where scientific principles, intelligent design and precision engineering come together.

Fimet Whip-Arm Remote-Control Dental Treatment Units – WorkSafe, Infection Control & Ergonomic Compliance Justification (Australia)

Systems: Fimet Whip-Arm Remote-Control Treatment Units
Application: General dental / specialist operatory fit-out
Location: Australia (WHS / ADA compliant environment)

1. Overview

Fimet Whip-Arm Remote-Control dental treatment units are modern, platform-based systems designed for optimal infection control, WorkSafe (WHS) compliance, and efficient clinical workflow. The whip-arm design combined with cordless remote control allows flexible instrument positioning, assistant-side parking, and open operatory floor zones, improving safety and workflow efficiency.

2. WorkSafe (WHS) Compliance Alignment

Hazard Elimination Safe Operation

Wireless (cordless) foot control eliminates floor cables → reduces trip hazards and contamination surfaces
Open floor zones improve safe patient and staff movement

Manual Handling Ergonomics

Whip-arm delivery allows instruments to be positioned close to dentist or assistant
Reduces awkward postures, repetitive strain, and unnecessary movement
Assistant-side parking creates unobstructed patient entry/exit zones

Safe Movement Access

Clear operatory layout supports emergency access
Reduces collisions and congestion for high-turnover clinics

3. Infection Control (ADA-Aligned)

Enhanced Cleanability

Smooth, non-porous surfaces minimize biofilm traps
Whip-arm keeps instruments off the floor and out of contamination zones
Easy wipe-down between patients

Workflow Separation

Supports defined infection control zones:
Patient access
Clinical working
Cleaning/turnover

Turnover Efficiency

Assistant-side parking allows immediate cleaning
Minimal staff movement accelerates changeover

Hygiene Compatibility

Supports waterline disinfection protocols
Meets Australian ADA infection control guidelines

4. Clinical Workflow Efficiency
Flexible whip-arm positioning supports multiple clinical techniques
Assistant remains stationary during chair repositioning or instrument parking
Optimized for 4-handed dentistry and high patient throughput
Reduces turnaround time between procedures

5. Safety Features
Oil-free hydraulic system reduces contamination risk
Low-voltage operation enhances electrical safety
Stable, compact base reduces collision hazards
Wireless remote control reduces cross-contamination surfaces

6. Technology Ergonomics

Key platform features:

Wireless remote control (cordless operation)
Whip-arm instruments positioned to dentist or assistant side
Parking mode allows clear patient entry/exit
Adjustable chair and delivery for ambidextrous workflows
Open operatory layout improves team movement and emergency access

7. Comparative Advantage

Compared to traditional fixed or bridge-mounted units:

Greater flexibility in instrument positioning
Superior patient access and operatory clearance
Reduced physical strain on staff
Enhanced WorkSafe (WHS) compliance through hazard elimination

8. Compliance Statement

When installed and operated according to:

Australian WHS (Work Health & Safety) regulations
Australian Dental Association (ADA) Infection Control Guidelines
Manufacturer’s instructions and maintenance protocols

Fimet Whip-Arm Remote-Control units provide high standards of clinical safety, infection control, and ergonomic compliance, suitable for modern Australian dental clinics.

9. Conclusion

Fimet Whip-Arm Remote-Control dental treatment units enable:

Safe patient entry/exit
Reduced workplace hazards
Efficient infection control and rapid changeover
High-performance ergonomics for staff

These systems are therefore considered ideal for compliant, safe, and efficient dental operatory environments in Australia.

Everything Within Easy Reach

Least Stressful Design

Dr. R. Slattery

“The instruments need to be somewhere convenient so that you just move your hand to get them. This is the most ergonomic design and the least stressful for the dentist,” Dr Slattery explains. If you have to change the focus of your eyes, [between looking at the patient’s mouth and finding the instruments] it is very tiring, especially when you see so many patients each day. With the F1 whip arm you know the instruments are always there laid out on the tray and are spring-loaded on the arm, so you pull them towards you. It is easy to use and the instruments are light weight in the hand. It really works very nicely and is positioned so the patients can’t see it. I was worried they’d be frightened by it but that’s not a problem.”

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ACL

Under Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) governance, dental equipment must meet high standards for safety, hygiene, and accessibility. If items such as dental chairs or treatment units are installed with exposed control cords on the floor—creating a tripping hazard—or are arranged in a way that impedes clinical workflow, this may constitute a significant issue under the ACL. In such cases, the buyer may be entitled to a repair, replacement, or refund, provided the issue relates to the product itself or the manner of its installation. Suppliers, installers, and designers share responsibility for ensuring that equipment and clinical environments are safe and comply with all relevant standards and guidelines. Where issues fall within their scope of work, they may be obligated to assist in resolving them.

Disclaimer: The information provided is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Whether a product or installation constitutes a major failure under the Australian Consumer Law depends on the specific circumstances.