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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
18 February 2019
In any healthcare facility of any size, the correct disinfection and sterilisation of the surfaces and equipment used for treatment is crucial to avoid the risk of transmitting pathogenic micro-organisms to staff, patients, visitors and equipment.…
23 September 2018
One of the fundamental requisites for the clinical success of dental surgery lies in the prevention of infective complications. Preventive antibiotic treatment or the administration of antibiotics is a method of lowering the bacterial load which may colonise the site treated.…
16 September 2018
The disinfection means the use of physical or chemical means to remove, neutralise or destroy pathogens present on the surface of a medical object or device.…
14 August 2018
In order to guarantee hygiene within a dental practice, its staff members must be accurately trained, and effective methods and instruments must be chosen to ensure high standards on this matter.…
Zhermack SpA has been one of the most important producers and international distributors of alginates, gypsums and silicone compounds for the dental sector for over 40 years. It has also developed solutions for the industrial and wellbeing sectors.
Zhermack SpA - Via Bovazecchino, 100 - 45021 Badia Polesine (RO), Italy.
