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Introduction: Accurate patient diagnosis is utmost important and foremost step for the proper clinical treatment; hence the role of diagnostic equipment is pivotal. However, improper maintenance and lack of skilled workforce and trained technicians are major cause for improper use and equipment failure in Indian scenario. Materials and methods: An analytical and observational study was conducted in the dental department, in 2020 to evaluate the use coefficient (UC) of 7clinical dental equipment. While conducting the study the factors affecting the application of equipment also studied. Results: On examination it was noticed, the use of equipment was 42%. The 04 equipment were not used sufficiently among the studied 07, and only 03equipment were used as per routine. Dental chair was utilized maximally with an average of 79% and UC of 82%, followed by IOPA machines with UC of 65% and ultrasonic scalars with UC 55%. Whereas, the least used equipment include Dental microscope and Vista Scan mini with UC 10% and 8% respectively. The result has been statistically significant between training, skill, and utilization. Conclusion: maximum utilisation of equipment will promote return in investments. As a cost of medical treatment is certainly high, trained technicians and assistance will enhance the outcome of the equipment, thereby the quality of treatment.