The Zhermack Mission: the web series coming from outer space!
19 November 2019
Five short episodes that tell us what happens inside an odd tooth-shaped spaceship.…
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Risk of cross contamination: not only for the patient but also between the clinic and the laboratory
20 September 2019
Prosthodontic treatment consists of various phases, which involve both health facilities and dental laboratories. This could cause cross contamination between clinics and dental laboratories in charge of developing and preparing dental prostheses.…
Sources of infection in a surgery: pathogen micro-organisms that cause infections in dentistry
20 September 2019
The oral cavity is a natural habitat for a large number of micro-organisms. This ecological pocket can be a reservoir for opportunistic micro-organisms and pathogens which could pose a risk of cross contamination and cause systemic infections.…
Disinfection and sterilisation of tools: a step-by-step guide
20 September 2019
In a dental surgery, all medical devices that come into direct contact with people and which may cause bleeding or small lesions of the dermis or mucous membranes must undergo sterilisation after each use.…
Infection control in clinics and laboratories: correct device disinfection
30 August 2019
Just like the dental surgery, the dental laboratory is a place in which it is essential to follow the procedures for correct disinfection and sterilisation of surfaces, devices and instruments.…
Dental unit cleaning protocol: disinfection of suction circuits
29 August 2019
The dental unit is where all medical procedures are performed on the patient. As well as being an indispensable component of the dental practice, unfortunately it is also the main vehicle of cross infections between staff and patients, both exposed to pathogenic micro-organisms carried by…
Overview of the various impression techniques available in dentistry
19 July 2019
The impression phase forms part of many procedures carried out in the dental practice, such as fixed and mobile prostheses, on implants, indirect fillings, but also the creation of individual impression trays, creation of bites and whitening masks, and for use in dental case studies.
The impression…
The many uses of dental impression silicone
19 July 2019
Over time, various materials have been used to make impressions of the oral cavity and create permanent restorations. Like many things in dentistry, impression materials have developed rapidly, thanks in part to the developments put on the market by manufacturers.
Elastomers, for example,…
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