Veterinary Dental Unit Buying Guide
Choosing a veterinary dental unit depends on your clinic’s workflow, the volume of dental work you do, and how specialized your dentistry is. Whether you are equipping a new practice or replacing a tired dental combo that sprays water everywhere, the Highdent line, manufactured by Dispomed, offers four models that match different needs, from the compact Intro to the specialist-grade Cinco Plus.
Why choose a Highdent veterinary dental unit?
Every Highdent unit is designed and manufactured by Dispomed, a Canadian veterinary equipment manufacturer serving clinics across North America since 1982. All models share these core features:
- Silent oil compressor: one of the quietest on the veterinary market, which reduces noise fatigue during procedures. Drain valves are easy to access for routine maintenance.
- Ergonomic height adjustment: the working surface adjusts from 31″ to 41″ (78.7 to 104 cm), accommodating clinicians of any height and reducing long-term musculoskeletal strain.
- Mobile or wall-mount: every model supports both a rolling stand and wall-mount installation.
- Exclusive handpiece protector system: Dispomed’s proprietary design warns staff of collision risk with the sharp ends of the handpieces and prevents breakage from floor drops.
- Color customization: units can be ordered in colors that match your clinic’s decor, useful for new clinic builds.
- Warranty: a 5-year warranty on the unit because Dispomed manufactures it directly. Handpieces are not manufactured by Dispomed and carry a 1-year warranty.
- Training included: basic training is provided by phone or, in select regions, on-site at your clinic.
- Service and parts: as the manufacturer, Dispomed maintains parts availability and trained technicians.
Highdent model comparison: which unit is right for your clinic?
| Model | Intro | Trio Plus | Quattro Plus | Cinco Plus |
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| Best for | Getting started | General practice | Active dental program | Dental specialists |
| Height adjustment | 31″ to 41″ (78.7 to 104 cm) | 31″ to 41″ (78.7 to 104 cm) | 31″ to 41″ (78.7 to 104 cm) | 31″ to 41″ (78.7 to 104 cm) |
| Mounting type | Mobile or wall-mount | Mobile or wall-mount | Mobile or wall-mount | Mobile or wall-mount |
| Handpiece console | Manual selection of handpieces Recessed handpiece |
Adjustable console angle Automatic selection of handpieces Recessed handpiece |
Adjustable console angle Automatic selection of handpieces Recessed handpiece |
Adjustable console angle Automatic selection of handpieces Recessed handpiece |
| Shelf | 9″ x 14″ (23 x 35.5 cm) Cut-out for instruments and prophy paste |
12.5″ x 17.5″ (32 x 44.5 cm) No visible seals or screws for easy cleaning Rounded edge to keep instruments from falling |
12.5″ x 17.5″ (32 x 44.5 cm) No visible seals or screws for easy cleaning Rounded edge to keep instruments from falling |
12.5″ x 17.5″ (32 x 44.5 cm) No visible seals or screws for easy cleaning Rounded edge to keep instruments from falling |
| Suction | Not available | Not available | Foot-activated suction Adjustable pull Easy hose cleaning Flexible hose |
Foot-activated suction Adjustable pull Easy hose cleaning Flexible hose |
| Fiber optics | Not available | Not available | Optional | Optional |
| High-speed handpieces | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Inclusions | Air/water syringe Low-speed handpiece High-speed handpiece Piezo scaler No.1 universal scaling piezo tip No.2 voluminous calculus piezo tip No.10P shallow pockets piezo tip |
Air/water syringe Low-speed handpiece High-speed handpiece Piezo scaler Instrument shelf No.1 universal scaling piezo tip No.2 voluminous calculus piezo tip No.10P shallow pockets piezo tip |
Suction Fiber optic (optional) Air/water syringe Low-speed handpiece 1 high-speed handpiece Piezo scaler Instrument shelf No.1 universal scaling piezo tip No.2 voluminous calculus piezo tip No.10P shallow pockets piezo tip |
Suction Fiber optic (optional) Air/water syringe Low-speed handpiece 2 high-speed handpieces Piezo scaler Instrument shelf No.1 universal scaling piezo tip No.2 voluminous calculus piezo tip No.10P shallow pockets piezo tip |
| Unit warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Handpiece warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Compressor | Oil compressor, one of the quietest on the market. Drain valves easy to access | Oil compressor, one of the quietest on the market. Drain valves easy to access | Oil compressor, one of the quietest on the market. Drain valves easy to access | Oil compressor, one of the quietest on the market. Drain valves easy to access |
| View the Intro | View the Trio Plus | View the Quattro Plus | View the Cinco Plus |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best dental scaling equipment for a veterinary practice?
The right veterinary dental unit depends on your case volume. Clinics getting started do well with the Intro or Trio Plus, which include a piezo scaler and the core handpieces. Clinics with an active dental program benefit from the Quattro Plus, which adds foot-activated suction to limit aspiration pneumonia risk. Dental specialists who run complex cases choose the Cinco Plus, which adds a second high-speed handpiece.
Which Highdent model should I choose for my clinic?
If you do not need suction, the Intro or Trio Plus will meet your needs. If dental health is a core service in your clinic, the Quattro Plus is the right step up because of its suction system. For a specialist-level dental program, the Cinco Plus is the best fit.
What is the difference between the Quattro Plus and the Cinco Plus?
The Cinco Plus includes a second high-speed handpiece, which makes it better suited to dental specialists who need more tool availability during complex procedures. Both models include foot-activated suction and the option for fiber optics.
Do Highdent dental units come with a compressor?
Yes. Every Highdent unit includes a built-in oil compressor, considered one of the quietest on the veterinary market. Drain valves are easy to access for routine maintenance.
Can I mount a veterinary dental unit on a wall instead of using it on wheels?
Yes. All Highdent models support both a mobile rolling stand and wall-mount installation.
Can I add suction to the Intro or Trio Plus later?
No. Suction is only available on the Quattro Plus and Cinco Plus. If suction is a priority, choose one of those models from the start.
Are fiber optics available on all models?
No. Fiber optics are available as an option only on the Quattro Plus and Cinco Plus.
What warranty comes with a Highdent dental unit?
The unit carries a 5-year warranty because Dispomed manufactures it directly. Handpieces are not manufactured by Dispomed and carry a 1-year warranty.
Does Dispomed offer service and parts for Highdent units?
Yes. Because Dispomed manufactures the Highdent line, the company maintains parts availability and trained technicians.
Ready to choose your veterinary dental unit?
Contact a Dispomed expert for a recommendation based on your clinic’s workflow, layout and budget, or browse the full veterinary dental units and accessories collection.
