Decontaminating Dental Instruments: Testing the Effectiveness of Selected Methods

Sánchez, Estela; MacDonald, Gayle

doi:10.14219/jada.archive.1995.0181

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“…Steam, particularly via autoclaving, dry heat and chemicals remain the standard means of instrument sterilisation in dentistry, given that other cleaning methods are unlikely to decontaminate the dental instruments 27,30) . Sterilisation of hand pieces has been universally reported by dentists in different parts of the world 29,[31][32][33] .…”

Section: Sterilisationmentioning

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Occupational Health Problems in Modern Dentistry: A Review

2007

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Despite numerous technical advances in recent years, many occupational health problems still persist in modern dentistry. These include percutaneous exposure incidents (PEI); exposure to infectious diseases (including bioaerosols), radiation, dental materials, and noise; musculoskeletal disorders; dermatitis and respiratory disorders; eye injuries; and psychological problems. PEI remain a particular concern, as there is an almost constant risk of exposure to serious infectious agents. Strategies to minimise PEI and their consequences should continue to be employed, including sound infection control practices, continuing education and hepatitis B immunisation. As part of any infection control protocols, dentists should continue to utilise personal protective measures and appropriate sterilisation or other high-level disinfection techniques. Aside from biological hazards, dentists continue to suffer a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), especially of the back, neck and shoulders. To fully understand the nature of these problems, further studies are needed to identify causative factors and other correlates of MSD. Continuing education and investigation of appropriate interventions to help reduce the prevalence of MSD and contact dermatitis are also needed. For these reasons, it is therefore important that dentists remain constantly informed regarding up-to-date measures on how to deal with newer technologies and dental materials.

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Occupational Health Problems in Modern Dentistry: A Review

2007

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“…26 The fi nding that no method of cleaning is 100% effective has been shown in several studies. 11,27 Both Sanchez and Macdonald 27 studying dental instruments and Whitworth et al 11 with matrix bands found residual contamination even following cleaning in washer-disinfectors. Whitworth et al found a 99.7% reduction in median blood volume following cleaning in a washer-disinfector, however this reduced to 91.4% when they examined 20 clinically contaminated bands collected by 10 general practitioners.…”

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The cleaning of photographic retractors; a survey, clinical and laboratory study

2010

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“…While some studies have shown that pre-soaking the instruments in an enzymatic material increases the effectiveness of the cleaning [27]. But in contrast, Aasim et al [28] showed that pre soaking had no significant effect on the cleanliness of the instruments prior to ultrasonic cleaning.…”

Section: Asepsis In Operative Dentistry and Endodontics (Priyanka Srimentioning

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Asepsis in Operative Dentistry and Endodontics

Sriraman¹,

Neelakantan²

2014

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Operative (conservative) dentistry and endodontics are specialties of dentistry where the operator is exposed to various infectious agents either via contact with infected tissues, fluids or aerosol. The potential for cross infection to happen at the dental office is great and every dentist must have a thorough knowledge of the concepts of sterilization and disinfection. Disposables should be used wherever possible. Furthermore, the water supply to the dental chair units and water outlets can house biofilms of microbes and should be considered as possible sources of infection. This review discusses the importance of following strict aseptic protocols from the perspective of operative dentistry and endodontics.

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Decontaminating Dental Instruments: Testing the Effectiveness of Selected Methods

Cited by 33 publications

References 5 publications

Occupational Health Problems in Modern Dentistry: A Review

Occupational Health Problems in Modern Dentistry: A Review

The cleaning of photographic retractors; a survey, clinical and laboratory study

Asepsis in Operative Dentistry and Endodontics

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