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April 19-25, 2010United Kingdom Edition New 16 page Offer Sheet out for May/ June.. Have you got yours? Prices you can smile about Offers valid 1st May - 25th June 2010. TO REQUEST AN OFFER SHEET OR OPEN A NEW ACCOUNT, CALL 0800 132 373 OR VISIT www.topdental.org Infection Control Offers include.. new product Pure - pH Neutral Detergent Wipes special offer Chlorispray™ Hard Surface Disinfectant Spray Hard Surface Disinfectant Spray 10 Litre Refill £32.50 Order the 10 Litre Economy Refill and get the 500ml Spray FREE NEW 10 Litre Products to comply with HTM 01-05 Large tub containing 225 wipes size 28cm x 25cm Special Offer only £9.99 Save Over 30% For general cleaning of all surfaces prior to disinfection Alcohol Free High level Disinfection FREE 500 ml From only £1.40 special offers on Impression Disinfectant Ready to use solution, 5 Litre refill £33.95 Free 500ml spray with each 5L refill. Concentrated powder 700g with scoop From only £12.99 each Dental tribune april10.indd 1 12/4/10 11:28:33 Of course, this can only be decided once you know ex- actly what room is available. If you have a practice with two or more surgeries, then the best option will be a free-standing washer disinfector as this will provide the internal room re- quired to clean the amount of in- struments used. On the other hand, a bench top product is best utilised by practices who possess only one or two chairs maximum, providing the optimum amount of room for smaller sized clean- ing quantities. In terms of purchasing the correct level model, you need to understand the decontamination process on offer. In this regard, there are major differences between manufacturers. For ease of refer- ence, I have listed below some of the unique features you should have on your tick list prior to choosing or upgrading a washer disinfector. 1. Make sure your equipment is either EN15883, HTM2030 or HTM 01-05 compliant 2. Has - ‘Unique Directional Irrigation’ 3. Ceramic micro filtration for fully effective dental handpiece lumens cleaning 4. Rapid Wash/Disinfect cycle in under 40 / 45 minutes 5. Rack(s) for HFiT cassettes and mesh instrument basket 6. Compressed air drying system 7. Built-in water softener for hard water areas (detailed maps available upon request) 8. Touch screen controls 9. ICPS/Neodisher detergent starter kit 10. Integral detergent monitor- ing system to maintain product to highest level possible 11. Look out for low running costs at under 50 pence per cycle 12. RO water ready systems 13. CarePlan service and support options 14. HTM 01-05 validation and annual service including war- ranty aspects With regards to autoclaves, there are again two main consid- erations: • Non-Vacuum • Vacuum Vacuum will be your best choice if you have a high number of patients. This type of equipment will dry your instru- ments with increased sterilisa- tion input. On the other hand, if you run a practice where the emphasis is mainly on private work, you should consider non- vacuum as the instruments will dry naturally while being steri- lised by the remaining heat with- in the autoclave. I have once again, for ease of reference, listed below some key pointers to place on your tick list prior to purchase or upgrade. 1. Make sure it is BS EN13060 compliant 2. Look out for an 11 or 22 Litre, six or 15 tray, HFiT 10 capacity autoclave 3. B Type model with rapid non- vacuum cycles 4. One touch operation 5. Self checking cycles 6. Advanced air detector (vacu- um model only) 7. Twin water reservoirs 8. Direct drain options 9. Direct Data Download to PC as standard 10. HTM 01-05 validation and service including warranty aspects 11. Large chamber capacity is ideally suited for use with a washer disinfector Difference prior to purchase Understanding the entire proc- ess of cross infection control and how to maintain a ‘Decon- Free’ environment will help you save time and unnecessary long-term costs in continually servicing items that require re- pair. A high standard washer dis- infector and autoclave will not only perform regular high level cleaning cycles, they will also require less maintenance over a longer period of time. Viewing a product prior to purchase is the fool proof way of establish- ing the differences between manufacturers and where you can gain most value for money in honing your cross infection control techniques. In addition to the essential washer disinfector and autoclave, every practice should now look at investing in further cross in- fection control equipment by ac- quiring a handpiece care system and surgery disinfection system. These vital pieces of equipment go one stage further than previous cross infection recommendations. A Handpiece Care System ensures that you actually clean the insides of your dental handpieces. Similar to a washer disinfector and auto- clave, this unique piece of equip- ment washes away debris left on the inside of your handpieces to keep them running smoothly and more efficiently, while adding years to their lifecycle. The surgery disinfection system will actually sterilise your surgery once you have completed your day’s work. By using this piece of equipment, you and your patients will be safeguarded from the high risks of cross infection. Again it is worth bearing in mind the features that you must look out for prior to purchase. For a handpiece care system, take into consideration the fol- lowing tick boxes: 1. A system that can automati- cally clean and lubricate up to three separate handpieces in 45 seconds 2. Precise dosing of the exact amount of lubricating spray oil with no mess, or over-oiling 3. Chuck care system 4. One handed operation 5. Self contained cleaning and lubricating spray 6. Suitability for high and low speed instruments 7. Free lubricating spray and absorption pads to care for more than 1800 handpieces 8. Couplings for all major makes of handpiece Getting ready for compliance Cross infection control is now the ‘hot topic’ for anyone in- volved in dentistry. Because the goalposts have changed so dra- matically over the last few years, it is essential to constantly re- view your own practice proce- dures. This can only be carried out by talking with experts in their field who understand the many pitfalls involved with set- ting up a fully functional Decon room for the purposes of becom- ing 100 per cent compliant in to- day’s clinical environment. DT page 19DTß About the author Dave Gibson is the Marketing Manag- er of Eschmann. For more information contact Dave on 01903 875 787 or email ic.sales@eschmann.co.uk ‘Understanding the entire process of cross infection control and how to maintain a ‘Decon-Free’ environment will help you save time and unnecessary long-term costs’

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