Infection control products must not damage the equipment they have been designed to protect. The perfect balance
Efficacy vs Compatibility
Achieving a balance between microbial efficacy and material compatibility is crucial to ensure effective infection control without compromising the integrity of dental instruments, surfaces and equipment. Formulations and methods must be powerful enough to eliminate harmful pathogens, yet gentle enough to prevent corrosion, degradation, or weakening of delicate dental instruments, surfaces and restorative materials or harm to the users. Bossklein infection control products have been carefully designed to remove contamination and eliminate commonly found pathogens without damaging materials regularly used within the dental industry.
Transfer of Micro-organisms
The dental surgery is classed as a high-risk environment for the potential transfer of pathogens. Transmission can occur via multiple routes and without strict infection control procedures micro-organisms can rapidly transfer, increasing the risk of cross-infection between patients and staff. Patients and Staff Micro organisms have the potential to be easily transferred between directly patients and staff. Due to the close contact and relatively high traffic of a dental practise the risks are high. Indirect Contact Handling contaminated instruments, surfaces, or objects without proper sterilisation can spread micro-organisms. A comprehensive infection control procedure is vital to preventing transmission.
Droplets Coughing, sneezing or even talking can expel respiratory droplets. These can reach dentists, dental assistants and patients. Correct PPE can help prevent this alongside regular infection control. Airborne High-speed handpieces, ultrasonic scalers, and air-water syringes all generate airborne aerosols which can contain saliva and blood. These can linger in the air and settle on surfaces, potentially infecting staff or the next patient.
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