How to Set Up a Dental Clinic in Kenya: Equipment List and Cost
Complete Dental Chair UnitKSh 350,500
Dental Instrument Set (Stainless)KSh 7,000
Adjustable Doctor's Stool with CastorsKSh 10,605
2 Shelf Stainless Instrument TrolleyKSh 8,500A single surgery dental clinic needs about twenty pieces of equipment. The chair is the big one, but the sterilisation and imaging items are what a licensing inspection looks at. Here is the full list with prices.
The surgery
| Item | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Dental Chair Unit | Chair, light, delivery arm, spittoon | KES 350,500 |
| Dental Instrument Set | Scaling and extraction | KES 7,000 |
| Adjustable Doctor’s Stool | Operator seating | KES 10,605 |
| Instrument Trolley, 2 shelves | Chair side storage | KES 8,500 |
| Examination Light | Extra lighting | KES 10,000 |
Sterilisation
| Item | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Autoclave 23L Horizontal | Class B sterilising | KES 160,500 |
| Sterilisation Drum | Holding sterile packs | KES 2,500 |
| Instrument Tray | Set up and transport | KES 2,000 |
| Sterilizing Gauze Drum | Gauze | KES 2,500 |
Imaging
| Item | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Dental X Ray Unit | Periapical imaging at the chair | KES 140,500 |
| X Ray View Box | Reading films | KES 12,120 |
Support and consumables
| Item | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pedal Bin 30 Litres | Clinical waste | KES 3,500 |
| Sharps Safety Box | Needles and blades | KES 130 |
| Lab Coat | Clinic wear | KES 900 |
| Medical Scrubs Set | Clinic wear | KES 2,000 |
| Theatre Boots | Clinic footwear | KES 3,800 |
Total budget
Equipment for one surgery comes to about KES 720,000. Add a compressor and suction pump if the building has none, plus reception furniture. The Dental Clinic Setup Kit has every line with a live price. Untick what you already own and send the rest for a quote.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to set up a dental clinic in Kenya?
About KES 720,000 in equipment for a one chair surgery, before fit out and furniture.
Do I need an X ray unit to open?
Most dentists want chair side imaging from day one. A portable unit is the affordable way to start.
Do you install the chair and autoclave?
Yes. Installation, testing and training are included for the chair, autoclave and X ray unit.
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