Dust collectors are a necessary piece of equipment in a dental laboratory. Collecting unwanted dust from dry model trimming is important in keeping a safe, clean and productive work environment. There are many dust collectors on the market, so to narrow down your search determine your most important features. Whether noise is an issue or a combination dust collector and high-grade air filter is necessary, a proper fit is sure to be available. Some dust collector’s feature brushless motors, boasting longer service life and minimal maintenance. Most dust collectors require compressed air to run and some require power for a vacuum motor. Different filter systems include fiberglass, reversible filter, cartridge filter, anti-microbial, cloth bags, HEPA, gas phase, activated carbon and paper. More than one filter system may be used in a dust collector. So whether you are looking for a small bench-top dust collector or a multi-user entire laboratory dust collector, a variety of features and options should be available for a perfect fit.