Safe and Hygienic Surfaces for Dental Environments

Hygienic surfaces for Dental Clinics

Orthodontic Dental Clinic Dr. Aull in Rheine Image by Roland-Borgmann | Flooring light concrete vinyl

Safe, hygienic flooring for dental surgeries and clinics

Orthodontics Dental practices demand flooring that is both hygienic and welcoming. Treatment rooms need seamless, non-porous surfaces, while front-of-house areas benefit from professional, modern designs. Choosing the right flooring ensures safety for patients and staff, compliance with infection-control requirements, and long-term durability against daily wear.

Considerations for dental clinic flooring:

Hygiene: Designs that minimise joints and transitions help reduce the risk of bacterial growth aligning with Australian Dental Association infection prevention protocols.
Slip resistance: Options with R10 or higher slip ratings are particularly suitable for treatment rooms and sterilisation areas.
Durability: Flooring must withstand dental chairs, heavy equipment, and frequent foot traffic without showing wear or indentation.

Flooring solutions for every area of a dental practice

Waiting rooms & reception areas

What to consider: Patient comfort and first impressions are key. Flooring should feel warm and welcoming while being durable and easy to maintain.

Recommended solutions:

Flotex flocked flooring – High-performance carpet that combines warmth, sound absorption, and easy cleaning.

luxury vinyl tiles (Allura Flex) – Offers a modern, professional finish with natural design effects like wood or stone.

Coral entrance systems – Commercial grade trap dirt and moisture at entry points, protecting interiors.

Next Practice Victoria Park Clinic | Allura_Flex_Luxury vinyl tiles lvt timber warm flooring for medical reception area

Treatment rooms (dental surgeries)

What to consider: Flooring to meet hygiene standards, resisting frequent cleaning and slip resistance to protect staff and patients especially in wet zones.

Recommended solutions:

Sphera homogeneous vinyl – Popular option in healthcare. Seamless, hygienic, and resistant to heavy foot traffic.

Eternal heterogeneous vinyl – Durable and easy to maintain with good design flexibility.

Step safety vinyl – Slip-resistant in water-prone zones while easy to clean.

Marmoleum – Linoleum natural composition provides inherent bacteriostatic properties, making it well-suited for healthcare and dental environments

Smart Smile Orthodontics | Marmoleum linoleum flooring 3048 Smart Smile linoleum-marmoleum-flooring-for-dental-clinic-treatment-room

Need more inspiration?

Explore our case studies if you’d like to see how others have brought their Healthcare projects to life. You’ll find real-world examples across hospitals, dental, and medical clinics designed with Forbo flooring.

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