La qualità dell'acqua comunale è molto variabile a seconda del luogo in cui ci si trova. Questa variabilità chimica può compromettere l'efficacia dei prodotti per il trattamento microbico, come cannucce e pastiglie, e potenzialmente ridurre la durata degli strumenti.
La gestione della linea idrica del riunito dentale (DUWL) è fondamentale in odontoiatria per controllare l'accumulo di biofilm, ridurre al minimo il rischio di infezioni trasmesse dall'acqua e mantenere la qualità della fornitura di acqua dentale per garantire un trattamento dentale sicuro ed efficace per i pazienti.
Dotato di una tecnologia di alto livello, l'NXT Hg5 rappresenta lo standard di riferimento per la separazione dell'amalgama nel vostro studio. Il nostro separatore di riferimento, l'NXT Hg5, è disponibile in diverse dimensioni per adattarsi alle esigenze del vostro studio.
Our DOT and EPA-approved disposal systems help dental practices reduce their environmental impact, prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and comply with regulatory requirements.
Solmetex provides dental practices with simple, safe, and effective solutions for all water leaving the chair. Our products keep vacuum lines clean, remove harmful contaminants from entering the water supply, and enable safe disposal of hazardous waste.
Sterisil garantisce che l'acqua per le procedure non chirurgiche sia pulita e sicura offrendo soluzioni efficaci e convenienti per la purificazione, il trattamento e l'analisi dell'acqua.
DryShield è leader di mercato nel fornire ai medici una tecnologia di isolamento che massimizza la facilità, il comfort, la sicurezza e la produttività.
Expand your dental water safety knowledge with resources like CE courses, tutorials and videos, and the Water Matters blog.
Today, dentists count on us to deliver a reliable system of solutions to manage the water in, through, and out of the their practice while enabling compliance within an ever-changing regulatory environment.
Solmetex riconosce che senza il fedele supporto dei nostri fornitori del settore dentale, gran parte del nostro successo non sarebbe possibile.
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Download a compliance checklist, access state compliance reports, and browse water safety compliance materials.
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The DryShield Free Trial Kit includes the DryShield Isolation System along with an assorted sample pack of both our Autoclavable and Single-Use Mouthpieces.
These special partnerships enable members to receive special programs and services as a membership benefit.
Assicuratevi che il vostro ufficio sia conforme alle normative EPA e statali.
Tenere traccia dei certificati di riciclaggio dei rifiuti di amalgama.
Registrare, analizzare le tendenze e rispondere alle attività di analisi batteriologiche in corso.
Programmate i vostri ordini per non rimanere mai senza prodotti.
Registrate i vostri prodotti per la sicurezza dell'acqua e ricevete i certificati di installazione.
Richiedete l'assistenza clienti e seguite il vostro caso fino alla sua risoluzione.
Abbiamo una vasta esperienza nella chimica dell'acqua
, nella scienza della separazione chimica, nell'ingegneria di processo, nella produzione ad alte prestazioni
e nelle normative federali, statali e locali
che regolano l'acqua e i rifiuti pericolosi.
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Solmetex provides DSO’s with the only comprehensive lineup of end-to-end dental water solutions, designed to enhance practice performance. This provides DSO’s an unmatched level of assurance for water safety, quality, and compliance.
Our international dealer directory lists trusted partners selling Solmetex products and solutions in key countries around the world.
Stampate e applicate l'etichetta di spedizione sulla scatola contenente i materiali da riciclare.
Stampate e mettete il vostro certificato di riciclaggio sul contenitore del separatore di amalgama o sui secchi di piombo per essere conformi all'EPA.
Acquistate i prodotti Solmetex, Sterisil e DryShield per tutte le vostre esigenze di gestione delle acque dentali.
In a recent video interview with Kevin Henry, Editor in Chief of DrBicuspid.com, infection control expert Leslie Canham shed light on the importance of dental unit waterline safety and testing. As dental professionals, ensuring the quality of our dental unit waterlines is not just a regulatory requirement—it's a crucial aspect of patient care that can have far-reaching consequences if neglected.
Leslie emphasizes that testing treated dental unit water is essential to verify its safety. The goal is to maintain water quality at or below 500 colony-forming units (CFUs) of heterotrophic bacteria per milliliter, which is the EPA standard for safe drinking water. Without waterline testing, dental practices cannot be certain that their water treatment methods are effective.
The best approach to treating dental unit water lines is to shock and test each chair on a monthly basis. If the tests are still failing after multiple shocks, consider treating your lines with Liquid Ultra.
The interview touched on several alarming incidents that underscore the importance of proper waterline maintenance. In Jonesboro, Georgia, a pediatric dental clinic experienced an outbreak where children became ill after undergoing pulpotomies. The cause was traced back to dental unit water contaminated with non-tuberculosis mycobacterium. Similarly, in Southern California, 73 children fell ill at the Children's Dental Group due to exposure to contaminated dental unit water. These cases serve as stark reminders that waterline contamination is not a theoretical risk but a real threat to patient safety.
While state dental boards may not always require testing and treatment of dental unit water, Leslie points out that following CDC guidelines and manufacturers' directions is crucial. In legal situations, juries will consider whether a dentist adhered to best practices in infection control during dental procedures.
With the influx of new dental team members, proper training in infection control is more important than ever. Leslie recommends utilizing resources from OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, which was recently renamed to ADS: Association for Dental Safety), carefully reading and following manufacturer's instructions, and avoiding the pitfall of training new staff based on "the way we've always done it" rather than best practices.
Leslie strongly advocates for designating an Infection Control Coordinator in dental practices. This role is crucial for overseeing infection control protocols, staying updated on best practices, and communicating effectively with the team about infection control issues. Dental professionals should be prepared to have "courageous conversations" about infection control, bringing gaps in compliance to the attention of supervisors and practice owners.
The interview touched on the advantages of silver ion technology in waterline treatment, such as longer intervals between shock treatments, no taste issues for patients (unlike iodine-based treatments), and greater convenience for staff maintaining the waterlines.
As we move forward, Leslie hopes to see dental practices taking infection control more seriously by empowering team members with knowledge and tools, providing time and resources for proper infection control training, and creating an environment where staff feel comfortable raising concerns about infection control practices.
Dental waterline safety is not just about compliance—it's about protecting our patients and maintaining the integrity of our profession. By staying informed, following best practices, and fostering a culture of open communication about infection control, we can ensure that our dental practices remain safe environments for all who walk through our doors.
Remember, when it comes to infection control information, always rely on trusted sources like ADS (formerly OSAP) and manufacturer instructions rather than social media opinions. Your patients' safety depends on it.