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The cleaning stage of the sterilization process

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09/09/2021

The cleaning stage of the sterilization processCleaning instruments in the dental practice In 1860, Joseph Lister introduced fundamental improvements in the cleaning of healthcare instruments, in order to prevent the spread of infection, and these techniques have evolved considerably since then.  A variety of residues accumulate on dental instruments. These may be inorganic residues, such as cement, …

The importance of medical grade paper in the sterilization process

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30/07/2021

The importance of medical grade paper in the sterilization processWhy choose Eurosteril® rolls and pouches Packaging is one of the preliminary steps to sterilization and consists of placing the concerned medical devices in a disposable packaging (Sterile Barrier System - SBS), whose characteristics are established under the UNI EN ISO 11607-1 standard. The sterilization protocol …

Tips for maintenance and cleaning of the dental autoclave

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12/07/2021

Tips for maintenance and cleaning of the dental autoclaveEfficiency and longevity of the autoclave Like any electromechanical device, the autoclave requires a regular technical maintenance programme, which - together with proper management and routine maintenance - is able to guarantee continuous, safe and effective operation, thus avoiding extraordinary expenses, unexpected breakdowns and the consequent slowing …

Traceability in sterilization

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02/10/2020

All programs of the Euronda Pro System thermodisinfector and autoclaves are effective against Coronavirus.

Euronda Pro System autoclaves with Covid-19 Control

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15/07/2020

Euronda Pro System autoclaves with Covid-19 ControlAdditional protection for your practice, sterilization room and operators The recent Covid-19 pandemic has further highlighted the need to protect operators, doctors and patients. Being an area in which we are constantly handling potentially infected equipment that must be made sterile, the sterilization room is a high-risk setting. During …

Sterilization process to combat COVID-19

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22/04/2020

All programs of the Euronda Pro System thermodisinfector and autoclaves are effective against Coronavirus.

The sterilization protocol

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08/03/2020

10 essential steps for disinfection and sterilisation.

Some handy tips for maintaining your dental autoclave

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04/09/2019

Like any mechanical device, autoclaves periodically require a technical maintenance plan because alongside proper day-to-day running and good routine maintenance, this will ensure that it lasts a long time and performs efficiently throughout its working life.

Dental glossary

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28/08/2019

The alphabetical guide to find your way around the world of sterilisation.

The sterilisation room in a dental clinic

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16/04/2019

To best set up and manage a sterilisation room, practical tips for dental clinics.

Preventing prion diseases in your dental clinic

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21/02/2019

Learn how to prevent the transmission of prion diseases by applying correct sterilisation procedures.

Dirt and infections: treating dental instruments

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19/12/2018

How to remove medical dirt from instruments used in dental practices, and why it is important.

Cleaning instruments: Five simple rules to remember

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23/11/2018

Here are 5 useful tips for cleaning instruments correctly.

Traceability and safety in the dental practice

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21/05/2018

Find out about all the benefits of the Pro-System traceability system. Advanced management, control and outstanding safety for dental healthcare services.

5 technologies that change your way of sterilising

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24/04/2018

Discover the 5 technologies that will change your way of sterilising.

E8: the new Euronda class B autoclave

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21/03/2018

5 excellent reasons for choosing E8, the new class B autoclave for the dental practice.

The benefits of an integrated system for surgical-instrument sterilisation

Focus

19/02/2018

How to optimise costs and resources by bringing together all the steps in the sterilisation process.

The importance of sealing in the dental practice

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05/12/2017

Sealing is that part of the packing phase that ensures bagged instruments retain their sterile status over time.

Sterilisation and traceability

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10/11/2017

Essential systems and procedures to ensure that the sterilisation protocol takes place from beginning to end and is properly done.

The thermodisinfector for washing surgical instruments

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18/10/2017

Eurosafe 60 is a thermodisinfector which completes pre-washing, washing, rinsing and drying in one single cycle, thus doing away with the need for manual cleaning.

HIV transmission in dental practices

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15/07/2017

There is always a danger that dental instruments could transmit very serious infections such as HIV, but of course all of the measures taken aim to prevent any chance of this happening.

What is the best autoclave for a dental practice?

Focus

14/07/2017

Autoclaves are items of equipment that are used in dental practices to sterilize all of the instruments and all of the materials used in professional procedures.

Vacuum test: what is it and why is it important?

Legislation

14/07/2017

It is compulsory for all medical establishments to follow specific instructions for the sterilization of working environments and instruments

Prion test for autoclaves: what is it and why is it important?

Legislation

13/07/2017

The Prion Test is a control test performed during the sterilisation cycle to ascertain that certain sterilisation parameters are met.

Helix tests for autoclaves: what is it and why is it important?

Legislation

13/07/2017

The Helix Test measures the strength of steam penetration into the chamber. This is an essential test because, in dental practices, there are instruments with fairly long cavities.

Is it possible to recycle autoclaves?

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13/07/2017

Due to the huge amount of work that they do every day, dental autoclaves are subject to significant wear and tear, so the entire machines or some of their parts are more likely to become inefficient.

The importance of decontamination: sterilization preliminaries

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13/07/2017

In order to protect patients and medical staff in dental practices from contamination, it is necessary to put in place decontamination procedures to make the environment and equipment sterile.

A close look at the regulations in force for Spore Tests

Legislation

01/07/2017

Spore Tests are among the biological tests that must be performed on autoclaves.

The importance of packing in the dental practice

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29/06/2017

Packing allows to make and keep instruments sterile during the sterilisation process, keeping standards consistently high in the dental practice.

Bowie & Dick tests: what is it and why is it important?

Legislation

13/06/2017

To protect dental staff, legislators included a series of measures in Italian Legislative Decree 81 of 2008, which is known as the “Consolidation Act for Occupational Health and Safety”.

Ultrasonic washing and thermal disinfection: instrument cleaning

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23/05/2017

If we are to ensure that the entire sterilization process is completely effective and absolutely safe, each single phase must be performed with the utmost care.

Is it possible to get the same results from shorter sterilization cycles?

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20/03/2017

Dental practices may contain viruses and bacteria that can cause the transfer of infections from one patient to another or from patients to staff.