The Micro-Touch gloves from Ansell

Ansell is one the world's leading manufacturers of high quality surgical and examination gloves. Ansell claims it is pursuing a commitment to quality which guarantees all its products meet national and international safety standards.

Ansell's acquisition of the Johnson & Johnson Medical glove range 18 months ago, which included the well respected Micro-Touch glove range, has enabled the company to work even more closely with the dental profession, widening choice still further.

Ansell are designed with dental health workers in mind, emphasising glove comfort as well as safety. Ansell claims these qualities are reflected in the Micro-Touch product range gloves which are easy to wear and also safer for you and your patients.

The range offers a choice of gloves to suit all dental professionals, including Micro-Touch Latex Medical Examination Glove, and the Micro-Touch Ultra.

For more information phone 0208 481 1818.

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Keep up-to-date TV

The internet channel Keep-up-to-date.tv, now provides a new infection control programme which was launched in January.

The infection control programme provides practical advice as well as an in-depth update on the relevant aspects of infection control in dental practice, ranging from determining high risk patients to legal problems relating to cross infection.

As with all of the Keep-up-to-date.tv CPD dental programmes the infection control programme is punctuated throughout with engaging interactions to test participants' understanding. For more information visit www.keep-up-to-date.tv.

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Lysetol's is cleaner

Lysetol AF is a concentrated preparation based on a novel, synergistic combination of aromatic alcohols, cation active compounds and guanidines.

Lysetol AF is an aldehyde-free solution which Schulke & Mayr claims is effective against a broad spectrum of micro-organisms including TB, HIV, HBV, HCV Adeno viruses and Rota Virus.

Schulke & Mayr claims the product is effective in just 5 minutes when used in an ultrasonic bath at a 4% dilution, which means that the new 2L bottle will provide 50 litres of in-use solution.

For more information phone 0114 254 3500.

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Clean and gentle hands from Day-Impex

Care of hands is often disregarded in the busy dental practice. LabGUARD and ProCARE is a complementary two-part hand cleansing and protection system.

LabGUARD and ProCARE is especially formulated to prevent and relieve irritation caused by the wearing of rubber gloves. Both products contain Nonoxynl-9, a skin- safe antiviral agent, that Day-Impex claims gives proven protection and reduces the risk of infection.

LabGUARD Antimicrobial Hand soap is a concentrated coconut based lotion. ProCARE is a non-greasy concentrated professional barrier cream.

For more information or a sample, visit www.day-impex.co.uk.

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All your infection control needs taken care of

Minerva Dental Ltd offer solutions to all the infection control needs of the modern dental practice. Within their product range are various disinfectants, sterilising solutions, surfaces wipes, protective clothing and cotton goods from all the major manufacturers.

Also in the range is the Spray-Away 2 hard surface disinfectant, which Minerva claims is specifically formulated for use between patients, leaving a pleasant lemon fragrance afterwards.

Included in the Minerva range are the Aspi-Clean Daily and Weekly, developed to provide dentists with an effective method of thoroughly cleaning suction systems heavily contaminated with blood and proteinaceous matter. For more information on the full range of cross infection products phone 02920 490504.

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New bendable dispensing dip from Microbrush

Microbrush Corp. is pleased to introduce the new Flowthru Standard-Style dispensing tips. The disposable plastic applicators are designed for use in place of standard Luer Lock needle tips.

Microbrush claims the plastic tip can bend up to 90 degrees without pinching, and greatly reduces needle phobia. A threaded locking system ensures that the Flowthru Standard-Style applicators are securely fastened to the syringe when dispensing material.

Flowthru Standard-Style applicators have a protective ring along the base to prevent waste material from reaching the threads, reducing the risk of cross contamination.

The applicators are available in 18, 20, 22 and 25 gauges and are coded to their respective ISO colours. For more information visit www.microbrush.com.

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Alkapharm UK, the innovative solution

Peralkan from Alkapharm is the first of a new generation of ready to use, stabilised peracetic acid based cold sterilants.

Peralkan is a complex formula of stabilised peracetic acid in ultra pure water. Peralkan is guaranteed stable for 3 years and can remain in use for up to 10 days, reducing reprocessing time to as little as 15 minutes.

Alkapharm claims that while sterilising instruments is usually carried out using high temperatures, some items cannot withstand these temperatures.

Alkapharm says Peralkan is the first representative of a new generation of ready-to-use stabilised peracetic acid based cold sterilants. For more information contact your dental wholesaler or call Alkapharm on 0121 544 3337.

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