Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

June 4-10, 201228 Infection control United Kingdom Edition Clean water in minutes ALKAZYME-W. Decontaminant for dental unit water systems. For the routine cleaning and disinfection of dental chair-side water supply equipment Combined enzyme based detergent/disinfectant; a simple 15 minute weekly routine service clean is all that is required to ensure a continuous ‘bacteria free’ water supply. Available through all dental wholesale suppliers, each 500gm pack allows for up to 100 service applications. View or download comprehensive product information visit www.alkapharm.com Steritrak for instrument sterilisation best practice Steritrak is an inspired solution from Carestream Dental that tracks reusable instrument trays throughout the cleaning process, helping you to maintain HTM 01-05 standards and adhere to requirements of the CQC. Suitable for all dental practices, Steritrak mirrors the processes of individual surgery sterilisation or centralised sterilisation to create complete traceability. Recording information about cycle parameters and the success or failure of a cycle, Steritrak also reminds you when a tray is nearing the end of its usable life. A comprehensive documentation system allows you to generate reports demonstrating the cleaning and sterilisation history of each tray. These can be used to support adherence to outcome 8 of the CQC regulations, which relates to hygiene and infection control for the wellbeing of patients and staff. Easy to use and with minimal set-up needed, Steritrak takes the strain out of administering this vital area of practice, ensuring that your surgery is safe and the relevant information is up-to-date and secure. For more information, contact Carestream Dental on 0800 169 9692 or visit www.carestreamdental.co.uk Trust Clarke Dental for assured infection control Clark Dental offers a comprehensive range of high-quality infection control products to meet the stringent regulatory requirements for dental practices. This range features alongside Clark Dental’s specialised design services which can be utilised to help practices install a fully HTM 01-05 compliant decontamination room. Products include: • The Medisafe Pico Table Top Washer Disinfector for automated cleaning, disinfection and drying of dental instruments and hand pieces • W&H Lisa 500 and the Prestige Advanced Autoclaves • The revolutionary twelve minute cycle Sirona DAC Universal – the integrated Handpiece and Turbine cleaner, oiler and autoclave with 27 adapters to suit any handpiece. Clark Dental enjoys a well-deserved reputation for superior service, and Clark Dental’s experienced team will help you to choose for the best products possible to suit your practice and your budget. You can trust Clark Dental to provide the best in quality and value for your practice, with safety and infection control a central part of the company’s approach. For more information call Clark Dental on 01268 733 146, email enquiries@clarkdental.co.uk or visit www.clarkdental.co.uk. Decontamination and debris removal for your dental instruments Dento-Viractis 55 is a versatile combined pre-sterilisation detergent that disinfects whilst cleaning instruments. Dento-Viractis has been designed specifically to remove debris from hand instruments and surgical equipment prior to sterilisation. It is particularly useful in the removal of blood. It quickly dissolves proteins due to its enzymatic action. This bacterial, fungicidal and virucidal product is available exclusively from Dental Sky in either a 2kg or 5kg bucket or 50 unidoses of 15g each. Dento- Viractis 55 dissolves quickly and easily saving time and effort. Dento-Viractis 59 is a competitively priced, highly efficient concentrate solution for cleaning and pre-disinfecting dental instruments. Ideal for use in your ultrasonic bath, this grapefruit fragranced product speeds up the process of debris removal and is also bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal. Both products are available on buy two get one free offers throughout July and August. Dental Sky exclusively supply a complete range of Dento-Viractis disinfecting products developed specifically to meet the demands of modern day practice. For further information or to request your free catalogue please contact Dental Sky on 0800 294 4700. Melag MELAtherm® – decontamination made easy! The Melag MELAtherm, available from Henry Schein Minerva, sets a completely new benchmark in the world of dental washer disinfectors. This spacious and compact all-in-one washer can fit almost anywhere in your practice. Some of the standard features include a built-in water softener integrated chemical storage and dosing unit, saving valuable LDU cupboard and work surface space. Available in 13 Amp or three phase power the system also boasts integrated process monitoring of the spray arm rotation and spray pressure, RO water connection, five programmes whilst accommodating handpiece adaptors for up to 11 hand pieces, as well as an active drying HEPA air filter. Within one compact system the Melag MELAtherm successfully combines a large load capacity, small room space requirement and technical installation and back-up from qualified Henry Schein Minerva engineers. Additionally, the Melag MELAtherm’s integrated data logger makes documentation of the entire treatment process simple, as this intuitive unit quickly and easily connects to your computer and conveniently administers all required data. Melag MELAtherm ticks all the right boxes in terms of quality, reliability and safety standards, and for additional peace of mind is supported by Henry Schein Minerva Care Plans and extended warranty options! To make sterilisation easier with Melag MELAtherm from Henry Schein Minerva call 08700 10 20 41, email sales@henryschein.co.uk or visit www.henryschein.co.uk Less than £1.39 per 100 wipes ThisisanexcellenttimetotryChairSafeMicrofibre or Economy wipes. Buy 2 x 250 Microfibre wipes before the end of June for £8.30 each + VAT. Buy 2 x 600 ChairSafe Economy wipes before the end of June for £8.30 each + VAT. ChairSafe Economy wipes are available at less than £1.39 per 100 wipes. ChairSafe disinfectants comply with the newly reclassified EC regulations regarding the disinfection of medical devices, and carry their CE mark with pride! ChairSafe adsorbs and penetrates into the cell wall of bacteria, fungi and the envelope of viruses. It attacks the phospholipid membrane, altering its structure-causing disorganisation and faults. Essential molecules begin to leak out from the cell rapidly reducing its action and destroying them. HTM 01-05 a guidance published by the DOH, recommends that Dental Chairs becleanedbetweeneverypatienttominimisethedispersalofmicroorganisms. ChairSafe products should be used for daily disinfection of surfaces close to the patient/frequently touched surfaces (eg dental chairs, door handles, work surfaces). For information on the full range of Kemdent disinfectants, ChairSafe, PracticeSafe and InstrumentSafe visit the Kemdent website www.kemdent. co.uk For further information on special offers or to place orders call Jackie or Helen on 01793 770256 or visit our website www.kemdent.co.uk. Prestige Medical Optima autoclave travels to Mars! The Prestige Medical Optima autoclave is to feature in a new sci-fi movie currently being filmed at Elstree Studios. ‘Last Days on Mars’ is set in 2036 where researchers have set up a base and laboratory. They are studying samples of material from the planet when they discover fossilised remains of bacteria and proof that life has existed, but the discovery has serious repercussions for the team. Optima will feature on the main laboratory set that the lead actors, Liev Schreiber and Elias Koteas, will be using in action as they study mineral and biological samples. The film company wanted to use equipment that had a sufficiently modern appearance so as not to appear out of context in 2036 and Optima was the ideal choice. Optima is a considerable jump forward in performance compared with other autoclaves because of the inclusion of Flash Steam® technology. Flash Steam® is considerably quicker than current methods, cutting vacuum cycle times considerable, in some cases by around 50 per cent. ‘Last Days on Mars’will be released in 2013. More information is available from Prestige Medical direct by calling 01254 844 103 or email to sales@prestigemedical.co.uk For more information contact: Christine Bowness, Sales & Marketing Manager 01254 844 101 or email christine.bowness@prestigemedical.co.uk Did you know… … The average brand new dental unit water line contains approximately 50 times as many bacteria as the standard for safe drinking water? Dental water lines provide the optimum conditions for bacteria to thrive in, providing a home for Legionella and other dangerous organisms in biofilm accumulation within the tubing. Leading experts in infection control schülke have developed a system to combat this. The Dental Water Line Solution clears the water line of 100% of biofilm and bacteria, and with continuous use is clinically proven to prevent recolonisation when used correctly*. With one simple biofilm removal procedure followed by continuous application of a 1% mix of Maintenance solution and water to the dental water line, the DentalWater Line Solution is quick, simple and cost effective compared to other treatments requiring repeated procedures. Use schülke DentalWater Line Solution to ensure the safety of your patients and staff. For more information, call 0114 254 3500. Alternatively, visit www. schulke.com *When products are used exactly as stated in manufacturer’s guidelines. Hygiene matters There are many cross infection hazards within a dental surgery which necessitate the need for stringent legislation. Anything that reduces the risk is therefore well received. The seamless upholstery on the Cleo II treatment centre from Takara Belmont is one such example; optimum hygiene is ensured as there aren’t any crevices for bacteria to escape the reach of suitable disinfectants and there are touch- less sensor controls and easy clean membrane switches. The Cleo II is guaranteed to make your patient’s experience a comfortable one. The‘super soft’upholstery range is comforting, whilst the folding leg rest has benefits for both patient and practitioner. For the patient, it looks a lot less intimidating when it’s inclined. The practitioner has multiple benefits including a smaller foot print and a more logical working area. The operators console can be positioned behind the chair out of the patient’s view which also eases both DSA and operator access. The Cleo II is available in either air or electric options the latter of which offers fibre optics, micro-motor, endodontic features and digital displays as standard. If you would like to see the Cleo II in situ, without any obligation, you can make an appointment to visit either the company’s London or Manchester showrooms. For more information contact Lucy Moscrop (lucy@takara.co.uk). Invest today for a safer tomorrow W&H are the ECOnomical Solution for your decontamination needs, working to comply with all local guidelines to meet the needs of a busy practice. If you are looking to achieve ‘Best Practice’ and are currently asking your staff to handwash soiled and contaminated instruments with sharp protrusions, it is time you looked at purchasing an automated washer disinfector dryer as recommended by current guidance. The ThermoKlenz offers guaranteed cleaning consistency and removal of residual matter left on the instruments due to the regulation of water temperature and detergent concentration. It also allows validation of a professional, quality standard of cleaning, with the benefits of efficiency, proven reliability, ease of use, cost effectiveness and time saving guaranteed compliant performance. Why purchase the ThermoKlenz? It is an accredited thermo-washer disinfector manufactured for purpose with a high grade stainless steel casing and a chamber of AISI 316 quality, to prevent corrosion by ensuring it can cope with the strong detergents used and the heavy amount of use within a busy dental practice. The question,’ to have or not to have?’ becomes clearer if your aim is ‘Best Practice’. For further details please contact W&H on office.uk@wh.com or +44 (0)1727 874990. Handpiece care and maintenance products from W&H W&H have a range of handpiece care and maintenance and decontamination products. These include the Lisa, Lina and MS Sterilisers, along with the ThermoKlenz and the W&H Multidem. The Assistina is the handpiece maintenance unit for automatic internal cleaning of spray channels and lubrication of all handpieces and motors. W&H offers three sterilisers, the Lisa, the Lina and MS. The Lisa and Lina, Type B Sterilisers are a reliable partner which can be adapted to your practice requirements. They are user friendly and offer a great price performance ratio with a choice of 17 or 22 litre capacity. Multidem supplies top quality ultrapure demineralised water for generating steam in all autoclaves, ensuring consistent and optimised performance. The W&H Premium Care and Premium Careplus Service Plans for W&H decontamination products have been developed to enhance your decontamination facility in line with the Department of Health HTM 01-05 guidelines, ensuring peace of mind and the confidence that your sterilisers are working at its peak performance. W&H also offer an exciting web based 24 hour online support facility at wh247support.co.uk. W&H are the ECOnomical Solution for your decontamination needs, working to comply with all local guidelines. For further details please contact W&H on office.uk@wh.com or +44 (0)1727 874990 W&H 24-seven support website W&H are delighted to be offering the dental team a new service, free of charge, which assists them in adhering to current decontamination guidelines. W&H 24seven is a new website which provides immediate online access to expert advice on maintenance and compliance testing for the W&H decontamination product range. The W&H 24seven website offers: Instructional videos supported by downloadable Instructions for Use, Troubleshooting Guides, FAQs, up to date National Decontamination GuidanceandaninteractiveAlarmCodelookup.Inadditionrelevantinformation on optional equipment and accessories is also included. W&H works consistently to develop new and improve existing products and services allowing them to continually increase the support that they offer the Dental Team. W&H are a company who take professionalism seriously always ensuring that they work to best practice. W&H 24seven provides round the clock support allowing the dental team to get advice whenever and wherever it is needed. To find out more about this new website and to see for yourselves how W&H is working to assist Dental Professionals by offering invaluable services hitherto not available go to www. wh247support.co.uk. At W&H People Have Priority. For further information onW&H products and services, please contactW&H (UK) Ltd on +44 (0)1727 874990 or marketing.uk@wh.com .