This guide outlines our recommended setup for dentists who move between rooms during the day.
If you work across multiple surgeries or treatment rooms, having the right microphone setup can make using appointment recording and AI notes a smoother experience for you as the clinician.
Use one tabletop microphone per surgery
For the smoothest experience, we recommend a dedicated tabletop microphone connected to each PC in every surgery or clinic room.
This means:
No unplugging or reconnecting devices
No pairing delays
Immediate access to dictation and recording in each location
Consistent audio quality across rooms
When you enter a room, the microphone is already connected and ready to use.
Why use tabletop microphones?
Tabletop microphones work well for ambient listening because they:
Capture both clinician and patient speech clearly
They sit centrally on the desk and donโt need to be worn
Donโt interfere with PPE
Where to acquire a tabletop microphone?
We have listed some tabletop microphones in recommendation guide here. Many suitable options are also available at reasonable prices from major retailers such as Amazon, often with next-day delivery.
When choosing a microphone, ensure it:
Has a suitable connection for your computer/laptop
Is compatible with your operating system
Noise suppression is also ideal if working in open plan surgeries