{"id":717,"date":"2019-02-18T15:49:22","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T14:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.zhermack.com\/?p=717"},"modified":"2019-02-18T16:01:27","modified_gmt":"2019-02-18T15:01:27","slug":"disinfection-of-dental-surfaces-choosing-the-best-product","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.zhermack.com\/en\/igiene\/disinfection-of-dental-surfaces-choosing-the-best-product\/","title":{"rendered":"Disinfection of dental surfaces: choosing the best product"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

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Disinfection and sterilisation are the mainstay of clinical excellence, equally as important as the quality of care provided.<\/p>\n

While the issue of infection control goes far beyond the practices of decontamination<\/strong>, disinfection<\/strong> and antisepsis<\/strong>, these steps are fundamental for the safety of staff and patients alike.<\/p>\n

In a healthcare setting<\/strong>, instruments and items for patient care can be divided into three categories – non-critical<\/strong>, semi-critical<\/strong> and critical<\/strong> – which dictate the choice of disinfectant.<\/p>\n

This classification is not the only factor to bear in mind when choosing a disinfectant. There are three fundamental criteria that should be taken into consideration:<\/p>\n

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  1. characteristics of the solution<\/li>\n
  2. method of use<\/li>\n
  3. correct application<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Prior to disinfection, however, items and equipment must be properly cleaned<\/strong>; failure to perform this step thoroughly with cleaning agents might compromise the efficacy of the subsequent disinfection process.<\/p>\n

    There are two different disinfection categories in a dental treatment<\/strong> setting:<\/p>\n

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    • semi-critical<\/strong>, involving items in direct contact with mucous membranes and broken skin, requiring a disinfectant active against the herpes simplex virus, HBV, HCV, HIV and other viruses, as well as mycobacterium tuberculosis;<\/li>\n
    • non-critical<\/strong>, involving items in direct contact with unbroken skin but not with mucous membranes, requiring a disinfectant active against the herpes simplex virus, HBV, HCV, HIV and other viruses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Disinfectants are available with or without alcohol<\/strong>, and practices can choose from different formulations, forms and times of action, depending on their specific needs.<\/p>\n

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      Article by Stefania Barbieri<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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