Installing antimicrobial copper products in your dental practice enhances existing infection prevention measures and improves the patient experience.

Doors, drawers and dental light handles made from copper will rapidly kill bacteria, viruses and fungi that settle on its surface. Such surfaces can act as reservoirs of infection when made from non-copper materials.

Copper's inherent antimicrobial activity is shared with many copper alloys including brass and bronze, collectively termed 'antimicrobial copper'. Products are available in a range of colours including gold, brown and silver shades that resemble stainless steel.

Strategically-placed copper work surfaces and instrument trays in the dental practice are aesthetically pleasing and augment hygiene protocols.

UK dental professionals can visit the Antimicrobial Copper website and browse the online product directory to see available products, including rather beautiful copper sinks: http://antimicrobialcopper.com/uk/find-products-and-partners/find-antimicrobial-copper-products.aspx.