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Clean air in the dental office: Why a mobile dental suction unit is a game changer

Da Annett Kieschnick
Jun 26, 2025 | 2 minuti di lettura

Are you familiar with this? A patient comes in with a somewhat painful denture, a splint needs to be minimally adjusted, or the freshly milled temporary restoration still needs a few finishing touches. You quickly reach for the handpiece and dust particles swirl through the air - particles that stubbornly settle on clothing, the dental care unit and, in the worst case, on the patient. As a result, the dental office hygiene is compromised, and the assistant must use the saliva ejector as a makeshift “vacuum cleaner” - a suboptimal solution for everyone involved. 

Also interesting: Learn more about SILENT XS in our first blog articleSmall but silent! The first fully mobile dental suction system from Renfert.

Why a dental suction unit?

Performing minor extraoral chairside adjustments to restorations is part of everyday life in most dental offices. However, we are faced with a dilemma: Going to the in-house laboratory costs valuable time, improvised dust collection is inefficient and working without dental suction equipment leaves visible traces - on surfaces, in the air and ultimately on the clinic's reputation.

„We realized that dental offices often must use makeshift solutions for small adjustments. Dental chairside suction is completely unsuitable for these purposes “, explains SILENT XS Product Manager Jens Erich.

The mobile revolution: Dust collection wherever you work

The solution to this problem lies in the consistent SILENT XS mobility strategy. The powerful suction unit simply comes to where it is needed - flexibly, quietly and installation-free.

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The portable SILENT XS suction unit provides the following five key advantages:

  1. Dust collection at the source - no particle spreading in the treatment room
  2. Flexible use - from chairside to in-house laboratory
  3. Ergonomic working - dentists work in optimal positions
  4. Resources freed up - the assistant can focus on more important tasks
  5. Professional patient experience - clean treatment environment
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Laboratory quality at the dental chair - more than just a compromise

Performance is key to the acceptance of a mobile dental suction unit. „A compact suction unit must not compromise on suction performance,“ emphasizes Jens Erich. „The H13/HEPA filter ensures a separation efficiency of 99.9% - a standard which is generally associated with our fixed SILENT suction units for laboratories.“

Mobile suction unit: Practical tips for dental practice integration

Whether a mobile suction unit is successful or not depends on its integration into the dental practice workflows. A few tips for the dental office:

  1. Place the mobile suction unit within easy reach - ideally on a tray next to the treatment chair
  2. Use the integrated lighting for optimum visibility - this reduces the risk of errors and improves ergonomics
  3. Charge the battery on a regular basis - this ensures that the suction unit is always ready for use
  4. Establish a dedicated storage space - things that have a specific location will be used consistently
  5. Clean the filter frequently - it's quick, easy and effective

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Conclusion: Small suction unit with a big impact

Portable dental suction units such as the SILENT XS are revolutionizing workflows in dental offices. They close gaps that previously often required improvised solutions. There is more to it than just dust collection: it is about optimized workflows, resource preservation and a professional office image. After all, the way minor milling choirs are carried out reflects the care given to your work - a clear quality indicator that patients will notice.

When it comes to dental office equipment, investing in a mobile suction unit pays off quickly - in terms of improved work quality, reduced cleaning times and a cleaner working environment.

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