From Trial to Purchase in Just 6 Weeks: A PureRO Success Story
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10 June 2026
“This unit has been a game changer for us. We will see return on this well within our first year.” — Practice Manager, Courtrai House Dental & Implant Clinic, Portman Dental Group
When a Three-Month Trial Ends in Six Weeks
Operational costs in UK dental practices are under more pressure than ever. For practices still relying on bottled or distilled water deliveries to supply autoclaves and dental unit waterlines, those costs accumulate quietly but consistently, often running to hundreds of pounds every month. For Courtrai House Dental & Implant Clinic, a PureRO dental practice trial changed that picture within weeks.
Courtrai House Dental & Implant Clinic in Henley-on-Thames, part of the Portman Dental Group, had exactly this challenge. When Dental Hygienics introduced the PureRO dental water purification system and proposed a structured three-month trial, the practice agreed to evaluate it properly. Within just six weeks, the practice chose to purchase the unit outright, before the trial period had even concluded.
This is the story of why.
A Structured Trial With Real Evaluation Criteria
The trial began in February 2026 under a formal agreement between Dental Hygienics, Portman Healthcare Limited, and Dentex Clinical Limited. The PureRO unit was installed free of charge at Courtrai House, with engineering support available at no cost during the evaluation period and no obligation to purchase at the end.
The evaluation focused on four clear metrics: whether output met autoclave and DUWL bottle demand; whether the unit’s footprint affected space or workflow; how running costs compared to the existing bottled water spend; and what ongoing servicing requirements looked like.
Each of those questions was answered convincingly, well within the first half of the trial.
The Results: Space, Cost, and Simplicity
Space Saving
The removal of large bottled water storage from the decontamination room created an immediate, visible improvement. Bench space was freed, workflow became less cluttered, and the environment reflected the clean, organised standard that a modern decon room should maintain. The PureRO unit itself has a footprint of just 376 x 130 x 397 mm and sits neatly under a standard sink, invisible during daily operation.
Cost Savings
At close to £285 per month, the practice’s bottled water bill represented over £3,400 per year in recurring expenditure. PureRO produces purified water at approximately £0.05 per litre directly from the mains supply, compared to around £0.80 per litre for bottled water. Adding in annual servicing at £295 + VAT, the savings are substantial from year one, with full return on the £995 + VAT purchase price expected well within 12 months.
Ease of Use
The team reported no issues since installation and described the unit as straightforward to operate day to day. Features including push-fit connections, an onboard cartridge change monitor, auto-flush settings, and a wall-mounted Dual TDS Meter mean the system requires minimal staff involvement. It works in the background, reliably, without disrupting clinical workflow.
Pure Water On Demand
With PureRO connected directly to the mains, the practice has a continuous supply of 0-5 ppm TDS ultra-pure water available at all times, with no deliveries to schedule, no stock levels to monitor, and no risk of running short during a busy clinical day. For practices with multiple surgeries and high autoclave throughput, this consistency has real operational value.
About the PureRO Dental Practice Water System
The PureRO dental practice water system is designed specifically for dental decontamination environments, producing guaranteed ultra-pure water at a fraction of the cost of bottled or distilled alternatives.It arrives as a complete kit, including all connections, a stainless-steel tap, and the Dual TDS Meter, and is installed by a Dental Hygienics engineer.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed TDS Output | 0-5 ppm |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 376 x 130 x 397 mm |
| Power Consumption | 0.15 kWh per litre |
| Warranty | 12 months, parts and labour |
| Free cartridge if TDS exceeds 5 ppm | Within 12 months |
| Annual Service | £295 + VAT |
| Purchase Price | £995 + VAT |
Group practices purchasing ten or more units benefit from a reduced unit price of £845 + VAT.
Calculate Your Own Savings
Every practice’s costs and usage profile are different. To help practices understand their own potential savings before committing to anything, Dental Hygienics has built an interactive savings calculator on the PureRO product page. Enter your current water spend and number of surgeries to generate a personalised estimate.
A Verdict the Trial Speaks For Itself
When a practice within one of the UK’s largest dental groups purchases a trial unit in six weeks, it is not a marketing outcome. It is a clinical and operational one, driven by direct experience of space recovered, costs reduced, and a system that simply worked from day one.
If your practice is currently spending on bottled or distilled water, the question is straightforward: what would that money look like redirected elsewhere?
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