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Creating a Future-Ready Treatment Room

A Safer Workplace. A Smarter Investment

Looking after your staff and patients begins with the environment you create for them. Thoughtful treatment room design can help reduce workplace risks, support staff wellbeing and provide patients with a safer, more comfortable clinical experience.

Fimet treatment units are designed with these priorities in mind. Cordless controls eliminate unnecessary floor cables, while compact equipment positioning and instruments parked away from key traffic areas help maintain clearer movement zones. This allows dental teams to work with greater freedom, reduces potential obstacles and supports unobstructed access around the patient, including in an emergency.

Considering these factors when selecting equipment supports the principles of Australia’s harmonised Work Health and Safety (WHS) framework, helping create a workplace where staff feel supported, patients feel reassured and clinical teams can work with confidence.

Protecting Your Practice Investment

Investing in the wellbeing of your staff and patients is also an investment in the long-term value of your practice.

By considering workplace safety at the planning stage, practices can make more informed equipment decisions, reduce the potential for costly modifications and create a working environment that meets today’s clinical needs while adapting to tomorrow’s demands.

A thoughtfully designed treatment room is more than an equipment investment. It is an investment in the people who rely on it every day.

WELCOME

From our early beginnings supplying dental consumables to our focus today on ergonomic, low-maintenance treatment equipment, our approach has always been centered on helping dental teams work more efficiently.

We recognised that many traditional treatment rooms remained constrained by bulky equipment, floor-level controls and hanging cables positioned within the operatory’s traffic areas. These consumed valuable space, restricted movement and placed unnecessary limitations on how dental team’s work.

We knew the treatment room could work better.

That conviction led us to Fimet. Its Finnish engineering combines intelligent electronic technology, cordless controls and thoughtful equipment positioning to create a more open, organised and efficient treatment environment.

For dentists, the treatment room is more than a collection of equipment. It is the workplace where clinicians, assistants and patients spend thousands of hours. Every design decision can influence movement, workflow, comfort, accessibility and the overall experience of care.

Combining more than 40 years of Australian experience with an unblemished Australia-wide service and support record, Empire Dental Devices provides the expertise, service and support to help dental professionals invest with confidence.

It is a different approach to treatment room design—one that puts people, workflow and long-term value at the centre, and one that has been embraced by dental professionals across Australia.

 

Positioning instruments on the assistant’s side of the chair helps keep the working area and surrounding floor space clear, supporting safer and more efficient movement for both staff and patients. The result is greater freedom of movement, fewer visual triggers for anxious patients, and faster cleaning and preparation between patient appointments—helping support efficient practice workflow and patient turnover.

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.

Ergonomics

 

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.”

Read More

empiredental.com.au/…/Fimet-Case-StudyDr.R.Slattery-2.pdf

Whip-Arm Delivery System

The Fimet whip-arm delivery system turns everyday instrument handling into an ergonomic advantage. Throughout a typical clinical day, dentists and assistants repeatedly reach for, position and return handpieces—making compromises in the design and ergonomics of the instrument delivery system a potentially significant contributor to physical strain and inefficient workflow.

Engineered to minimise physical strain, support precise instrument control and enhance clinical workflow, the lightweight whip-arm delivery system glides effortlessly with virtually no instrument pullback and requires no locking devices. Its exceptionally balanced design maintains smooth, stable positioning throughout treatment, allowing instruments to be retrieved and returned naturally with minimal effort. The result is greater comfort, improved efficiency and enhanced control during both routine and extended procedures.

Transitioning

For clinicians accustomed to traditional hanging hose or over-the-patient delivery systems, transitioning to a whip-arm (Continental) delivery system may require a short period of adjustment as new handpiece positioning and retrieval habits develop.

It is important to recognize that not all whip-arm delivery systems perform equally. The quality of the arm balancing, range of movement, and instrument support significantly influences the clinical experience. A well-engineered whip-arm delivery system should move effortlessly, remain stable throughout treatment, and position instruments naturally without requiring constant adjustment or unnecessary locking mechanisms.

When these engineering principles are properly achieved, the benefits extend well beyond familiarity. Dentists and assistants can experience improved ergonomics, greater instrument control, enhanced workflow efficiency, reduced physical fatigue, and a safer, less cluttered treatment environment that supports modern clinical practice.

F1 ARCUS

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Only $35 per Day*

*Based on a five-day working week over a 10-year ownership period.

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FREE INSTALLATION

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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.

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