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Infection control should be at the heart of every dental practice. It is not a single process or piece of equipment, but a mindset that should govern the approach to controlling spread of potentially harmful microorganisms throughout the practice.
This is made much easier by equipment with built-in safeguards to protect both patients and staff from possible infection emanating from contamination of equipment, instruments and airborne aerosols.
At A-dec, infection control is built into every dental unit, giving you added peace of mind.
From the design of the A-dec control block which prevents water stagnating, A-dec’s proprietary Alphasan anti-microbial tubing and the A-dec self-contained dental unit waterline system which is easily and simply treated with A-dec ICX® tablets to prevent contamination.
ICX tablets are the perfect complement to A-dec’s self-contained dental unit waterline system which uses a dedicated reservoir that is simply treated with an ICX tablet each refill to maintain water quality.
A-dec’s ICX RENEW solution takes care of periodic shock treatments, often conducted every six months or as water quality levels dictate, and when equipment has been left idle over holiday periods.
Infection control is strongly guided by the ADA’s infection control guidelines, which cover everything from simple things like barriers and wiping down surfaces between patients, to reprocessing of dental instruments and dental unit waterline maintenance.
A-dec’s easy-to-clean smooth upholstery and dental unit surfaces make applying barriers and wiping down between patients easier.
A-dec Pro water coolant ‘Vaporizer’
The new high-speed turbine ‘Vaporizer’ feature – exclusive to the A-dec Pro delivery systems – purges the turbine with a blast of high-speed air, preventing water being drawn back into the turbine head, helping eliminate potential waterline contamination.
It also avoids the last drop from dripping onto the patient when the handpiece is removed from the oral cavity, adding to patient comfort and safety.
A-dec’s XC10™ electric motor, suitable for contra angle and speed-increasing and speed-decreasing handpieces is also favoured by many for its quiet, powerful operation and for significantly reducing the production of aerosols compared to high-speed turbines.
The handy new A-dec Pro delivery systems also feature a unique “auto flush” function. Activating this operation purges all tubing to ensure there is only fresh water in the dental unit water lines.
New Flush Dock
And at the end of the day, all dental waterlines can be easily flushed using this feature and the innovative new A-dec Flush Dock – a hands-free solution that doesn’t require a sink, bucket, HVE or cuspidor.
With specified slots to hold an A-dec syringe and handpieces you can flush, purge, and consistently follow recommended waterline protocol, while leaving your hands free while you get on with other things.
From beginning to end, the thoughtful design of A-dec delivery systems ensures the highest level of infection control for you, your team and importantly, your patients.
Learn more at australia.a-dec.com or phone 1800 225 010.
