As a regular dental patient visiting your dentist, didn’t it ever cross your mind that the instruments he is using on you have been previously used on his other patients? It is important that all tools and instruments should be sterilised so that cross-contamination and spread of any health disease are avoided. This is what a dental autoclave is for. But how does it work, and what does an autoclave do?
All dental professionals are responsible for the sanitation and cleanliness of not just their surroundings, but also of their instruments, machines, and other tools that they use to perform their dental procedures and treatments. The process these practitioners utilize to clean and sterilize their instruments is one of the most important and effective ways to protect not just their dental appliances but more importantly their patients and themselves, of course.
The vast majority of us can easily recognise a syringe complete with a long plastic tubular body and ‘terrifying’ needle. For many people, this simple piece of apparatus is enough to strike the fear of God into any recipient. But while there are many types of syringes including injection pens, safety syringes, insulin pumps, speciality […]
An air compressor is an indispensable part of any dental clinic and is critical to the continual day to day running of a busy clinic. Designed to compress, clean, dry and store air, they are also used to power the many dental handpieces and hand-piece cleaners. Dental air compressors are different from many of their […]
The oral surgery handpiece is one of the most commonly used handpieces in dentistry today. In many countries, dentists prefer high-speed air-driven pieces because they are generally cheaper to buy and more cost-effective to maintain. However, electrical handpieces such as the NSK Surgic Pro are gaining in popularity but how do they fare against air-driven […]
Everyone loves to find a great deal, even dental professionals looking to buy dental equipment supplies. Irrespective of whether they’re purchasing directly from a retailer/wholesaler or a third party marketplace, the idea remains the same – that is to buy quality products with the right features at an affordable price. Unfortunately, there are some false […]
A dental face mask is a vital piece of equipment worn to protect dental professionals from the spread of airborne diseases, bacteria and splatter generated during the use of high-speed handpieces and scalers. Reports generated as early as the 1960s detailed increases in upper-respiratory-tract infections in dentists, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that dental […]
It’s true to say that sterilisation in dentistry plays a vital role in any dental clinic. Not only does it protect your investment in high-quality dentist tools, but more importantly, it plays a pivotal role in the health and safety of patients and staff under your care. Whether you’re a dentist, dental hygienist, or a […]
You may be told you need a dental x-ray during a routine check-up but why are they carried out and, more importantly, are dental x-rays safe? While a visual examination of your teeth and gums can tell your dentist a certain amount about the condition of your oral health, dental x-rays delve that much deeper. […]
One of the most important investments you are likely to make as a dentist is your dentist chair. It’s the first thing a patient is likely to notice when they walk into your treatment room and the comfort (or lack of it) is the first real impression a patient will get with regards to your […]