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We
follow all the disinfection and sterilization procedures
needed for infection control.These are used for each
and every patient to prevent the transmission of the
AIDS virus and other infectious diseases. All our staff
involved in patient care use appropriate protective
garb such as gloves, and masks. After each patient visit,
the gloves are discarded, hands are washed and a new
pair of gloves is used for the next patient.
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We
have introduced individualized sterile packs that
contain instruments, gauze, cotton balls and suction
devices (photograph). Our patients are reassured
when a new pack of supplies is opened in front
of them
prior to treatment. All needles and syringes used
in our centre are disposable. The glasses used
for rinsing
and towels used as aprons for the patients are
disposable too. Dental instruments are cleaned
and sterilized
at very high temperatures after each time they
are used on a patient.
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The
sterilization methods used in our centre are: autoclaving
(steam under pressure), dry heat oven,
chemical vapors (commonly called a chemiclave). These
measures are carried out rigorously and
consistently and demonstrate our commitment to your
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In
health care, dentistry has long been at the forefront
of the development of new products
and procedures that reduce the potential for disease transmission.
Much of this is achieved
through sterilization. Sterilization is the destruction
of all living micro-organisms, including spores
(reproductive bodies) of the hardiest bacteria and fungi.
Many of the instruments used in dentistry need to be
sterilized. The instruments that contact
teeth in drilling and polishing are either sterilized
or discarded between patients. All dental offices
have extra sets of instruments which allows for proper
sterilization time.
We
are now using an autolclaving machine, a dental sterilizer
that processes instruments faster
and more effectively than ever before. In autoclaving,
instruments (which are first cleaned, dried,
and placed in a special steam-penetrable wrap), are
subjected to pressurized steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
The instruments are then left in their protective packaging
until they are needed.
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Ralsonics ultrasonic cleanser Bath – For complete
debris removal from Instrument, & to have clean
& hygienic instruments.
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Cristofoli 21 litres autoclave – For complete
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HYGIENE
Hygiene of the water circulating inside the dental
unit is very important in order to avoid the involuntary
transfer of infection to patients. Water quality
differs greatly from country to country, and can
very greatly within the same country. Microbial
contamination can have two sources: anterograde
for the load present in system water, retrograde
through reaspiration in side the pipes of micro-organisms
present in the patient's oral cavity. To attempt
to efficiently protect patients all over the world,
Anthos has fitted two disinfection systems for the
water used in the patient's oral cavity.
A. O.D.R. Anti Retraction Re-aspiration
of fluids in the outfeed represents a source of
contamination: micro-organisms (viruses, bacteria,
fungi) can then travel inside the dental unit water
pipes and contaminate the entire machine. To avoid
re-aspiration after use, each dynamic instrument
has a device which blocks re-aspiration, and emits
an air jet in the opposite direction to eliminate
the last drop when work session is finished.
B. U.V. System An ultra-violet
lamp positioned at the system water infeed allows
elimination of 99.99% of the microbial content originating
in the system. This operation is used for water
used for dynamic instruments and the cup. |
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