Keep surfaces clean with CorianPerfect protection

DuPont claims that its original solid surface Corian is ideal for healthcare applications. Strong, solid and durable, DuPont says Corian is completely non-porous so will not absorb stains or spills and is easy to clean and maintain. Another benefit for hygiene critical areas is the functionally seamless way the material is bonded to create continuous surfaces, integral sinks and splashbanks, leaving no crevices to harbour dirt or bacteria.

Corian forms the countertops in the laboratory at London's International Centre for Excellence in Dentistry (above) and has been used for 10 years at the Eastman Dental Institute.

For further information on Corian call 01442 346 776 or 0800 962 116 or visit the web site on www.corian.co.uk.

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Be Optiprep-ared

Optiprep is a range of cross infection control products for the whole surgery. The range includes ultrasonic instrument cleaner, pre-operative surgical scrub, hand disinfectant and hard surface disinfectant.

Optiprep Ultra helps cleanse and decontaminate dental instruments and is also effective for cleaning aspirator tubes and suction pipes. The enzyme-free formula reduces the perishing of rubber or silicone and Optident claims its anti-corrosion and scale inhibition properties protect and maintain edge sharpness and prolong bur and instrument life.

The Optiprep Surgery Kit is currently available at a special price of £47.11. The kit contains one 750 gram tub of Optiprep Ultra and one 600ml bottle each of the surgical scrub, hand disinfectant and hard surface disinfectant. Contact Optident on 01943 605050 for details.

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Simply safe

Planmeca has introduced the Planmeca waterline cleaning system, a simple yet efficient method for removing microbial biofilm from dental unit waterlines.

The Planmeca waterline cleaning method is based on weekly overnight treatments with an anti-biofilm agent, followed by a flush cycle that completely discards the cleaner from the output water. In this way it substitutes for continuous disinfectant supply systems, where the treatment water always contains concentrations of chemicals.

The waterline cleaning system uses an innovative device for a safe influx of cleaning agent. The feeding system takes care of the correct dosage, and built-in safety features prevent the agent from entering the waterlines during treatment. The system is easily integrated and retrofitted into Prostyle Compact dental units.

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Pastelli purity

The Pastelli range of surgery clothing combines comfort, Italian style and hygiene.

As Pastelli surgery wear is 100% cotton it can be sterilised (dry cleaned or autoclaved), minimising the danger of cross infection. The clothing range includes tunics and trousers in an array of styles and colours.

For further information on Pastelli clothing and footwear contact Pastiche by Design on 01274 690 000.

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Good value gloves from DHB

DHB offers Johnson & Johnson Microtouch gloves at competitive prices, starting at £3.49 a box. DHB claims the gloves offer protection and quality at an affordable price.

To place an order or obtain a copy of DHB Update, DHB's bi-monthly brochure listing special offers, call freephone 0800 454 806 or send an e-mail to sales@dhb.co.uk.

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Infection control training from Alkapharm

Alkapharm's training programme has been designed to focus on professionally recognised procedures for the successful elimination of cross infection and provide up to four hours of verifiable CPD.

The aim of the GDC's re-certification scheme is to ensure that all dentists update their knowledge and acquire new skills to benefit their patients and enhance the quality of their professional lives.

A statutory re-certification scheme will result in a dentists register in which all dentists listed will have had to confirm that they are taking steps to keep their theoretical knowledge and practical skills up to date.

Alkapharm training days cover all the relevant infection control aspects of day to day working in the surgery. Call Alkapharm UK Ltd on 0121 544 3337.

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Septodont solutions

Septodont offers a wide range of cross infection control products effective in the removal of adherent biofilm, blood, saliva and the proteins that may harbour known pathogens, such as HIV and HBV.

Included in the Septodont range are the following products:

  • Aseptol, designed to be a non-corrosive cleaner, disinfectant and deodorant for all aspiration ducts.

  • Decident, designed to disinfect handpieces, both contra-angles and turbines, and scaling inserts.

  • Dimenol, for the disinfection of impression materials.

  • Endoclean, for disinfection of endodontic instruments.

  • Glutasept, for manual and ultrasonic cleaning and disinfection of stainless steel, rubber and plastic instruments.

  • Quitanet, which is aldehyde free, for the disinfection of all surgery instruments.

Septodont also provides the Safety Plus XL disposable syringe which is the first syringe to have received accreditation from the British Dental Association.

The Safety Plus XL helps to eliminate the risk of needle stick injuries. Call 01622 695 520 for details.

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A product range to take to the Zenith

Henry Schein supplies one of the largest product ranges available in the area of infection control, including its own brand products aimed to cater for all practice budgets and requirements.

The product range includes; aspirator cleaners, impression disinfection, instrument and surface disinfections, disinfectant wipes, hand wash and creams, ultrasonic cleaning solutions, ultrasonic units, disposable syringe tips and barrier protection.

Henry Schein's New Zenith autoclave from Prestige Medical (right) is able to sterilise a large number of dental handpieces in less than eight minutes using the latest vacuum technology. For details on the New Zenith autoclave and the full range of Henry Schein products call 0870 10 20 43.

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