MRSA-Golden Staph (Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus Aureus) is a serious topic in the dental industry. Dental nurses
may rarely know what blood disorders or pathogens/viruses a patient may have
when they walk into the surgery.
Standards and precautions should be at the highest
level at all times. Patients can have a transmissible infectious condition and
in dentistry saliva is considered a potentially infectious material that often
contains blood, secretions and excretions.
Golden Staph can kill almost 20% of its carriers
according to Peter Collington a physician and microbiologist at the Australian
National University*. Last year there were more than 500 Golden Staph
infections across 46 NSW hospitals.
The way MRSA can be transmitted is through:
-body fluid exposure
-broken skin, mucous membrane
(coughing)
-and sharps injuries.
The best way to protect yourself
-is gloves, eyewear and quality
uniforms.
-Even ‘cough etiquette’ with patients
and the surgery staff should be be monitored at all times.
-Using products effective against MRSA
e.g. Bevisto-Instrumental and BevistoCryl.
If a patient shows signs of an open abscess or red
like lesions that look like an insect bite they can be covered with a dry paper
towel and it should reduce the spread considerably.
So protect yourself and and be aware of your
surroundings. Using Bevisto-Instrumental for your instruments
and BevistoCryl for the dental chair and benches.
How Do You Choose The Best Dental Chair?
09 Apr 2020
What is
the best dental chair? The answer to that question, of course, is the one that
best suits you and your patients!
Here are
a few of the key factors to consider when choosing the right dental chair for
your practice.
1.
Accessibility
You’ll want a chair that offers
maximum accessibility, especially if you have a lot of elderly people or small
children as patients. Features that allow you to lower the chair and tilt the
armrests can make it much easier for patients to get on and off. These features
also mean better ergonomics for practitioners, allowing you to work comfortably
without strain on your back.
2. Space
How much space do you have in
your treatment rooms? A more compact chair can be an ideal solution in a
smaller room, allowing easy movement around the chair for both patients and
staff, and easy access when cleaning the room.
Light folding chairs are
a great solution for those with mobile dental practices. Add-ons like a tray
and a LED operating light enable a practitioner to set up a treatment centre in
any available space.
3.
Adaptable designs
A good dentist chair will be
adaptable, offering not only flexible positioning for greater patient
and practitioner comfort, but features such as child pillows to suit junior
sizes and adjustable back rests to accommodate different heights.
Bright colours can offer a good
distraction in the treatment room, particularly for young children who may feel
apprehensive about a dentist visit – as may some adults! Ease of cleaning and
durability of the chair are also key issues. Look for a chair with a
high-quality vinyl or upholstery cover you can remove for cleaning.
Contact
one of our experts today to discuss your options
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Buying a Dental Unit? What’s the Difference?
03 Jul 2019
The central component of your dental surgery has to be your dental unit.
Dental units vary in the features they offer, and the one you choose will depend on a range of factors.
These include the space you have to work with, the features you require for the work that you do, whether you have specialised requirements, and of course your budget.
Careful research and planning will enable you to select the most appropriate option for your practice, whether you require a full set up immediately, or plan to add features at a later point in time.
Here’s a rundown of a few popular models of dental unit, and what the differences between them might mean for your practice.
Going modular with Tantus
If you’re after a unit that is required to meet a specific set of requirements or need a unit that will suit the way you operate then the Tantus range of units are the ones for you. Available in a range of delivery configurations like; floor mounted, chair mounted, left / right, cart system, wall arm or cabinet mounted there is no limit to what can be offered. This is the key advantage of having a unit manufactured here in Australia, it can be customised and built to your own specification. Whether it is remodeling in a tight, awkward space or just wanting something that works the way you want it to, Tantus gives you options. The Tantus Series IV is a fully integrated microprocessor controlled unit that offers full integration with a chair, an operating light, fibre optic air lines, brushless electric micro motors and suction lines among the standard features. It is also modular, so you can add extra features at any stage.
Diplomat – equipment to suit a range of budgets
The Diplomat range of dental units offer European quality at an affordable price. When looking at dental units you need to consider “Value for Money”, this does not mean getting the cheapest as this is more often than not a false economy with the downtime and ongoing repair bills ending up far outweighing the initial purchase price. The Diplomat range offers the perfect balance between highest quality and the most reasonable price. The entry-level unit packages are equipped with loads of features as standard making them even better value as most of the competition consider these as optional extras. Models include the very latest styling where the chair of the system appears to be floating in air, with nothing beneath it, affording better access and a higher patient safe working load. There are two premium-level units that offer the very latest technology like touchscreen controls, torque control electric motors through to automatic suction system cleaning all for a fraction of what some other brands are retailing their systems for. With over 20,000 Diplomat units currently in use worldwide there is no doubting this is a world class manufacturer and with the backup and support of William Green’s technical service and knowledge it is an unbeatable option.
Upgrade as you go with Ultradent
Ultradent dental units are designed with both the dental practitioner and the patient in mind, engineered in Germany these units are built to last. There is a level of refinement in these units that is not matched by any other manufacturer. There are a number of models in the Ultradent range and every one is top of its class. Practitioners benefit from ergonomic tool placement via a pivoting arm that runs on a full set of lineal bearings to ensure that every action is as smooth as it can be. Because there are no hanging tubes or cables, patients find it easy to access the chair. The unit also comes with bright colour options designed to be child-friendly. Features can be added at a later date, making a gradual budget-friendly upgrade possible.
Ultradent units will give you a lifetime of pleasurable use.
