Beaverstate Dental makes no representation as to the disinfection efficacy of any disinfectant product. Questions regarding product efficacy should be directed to the specific manufacturer of that product. We make no warranty expressed or implied regarding any damage resulting from the use of any disinfectant. Damage and/or discoloration of any surface is not covered by our warranty.
There are many products and techniques for infection control that are presently available on the market.
The BARRIER TECHNIQUE METHOD has proven to be effective in the preservation of the surface finish and appearance of your new equipment. Disposable barrier products should be used and changed between each patient. Consult your full service dental dealer for information regarding disposable barrier products.
The CHEMICAL DISINFECTION METHOD is an effective means of disinfection, but care is needed in the mixing and use of the products. To minimize the accumulation of chemical residues on your new equipment, you must wash your equipment daily with a solution of warm water and mild soap. When mixing any cleaning or disinfecting chemical product, care should be taken to follow the manufacturers instructions regarding mixing and use. If recommended ratios of dilution are not followed, non-damaging chemical may become corrosive and damage surface finishes. Consult your full service dental dealer for information regarding chemical disinfecting and cleaning products.
Non acceptable disinfectants and cleaners include: Household bleach @ 5.25%, Ethyl alcohol, alcohol-based phenols, household cleaners and strong phenols or alcohol-phenol combinations. The use of iodine based products has been known to stain painted and upholstered surfaces.
HANDPIECE TUBING PURGE (FLUSH) SYSTEM
Many BDS units include a Handpiece Tubing Purge system to allow water to flush through the handpiece tubing faster than normal operation with a handpiece installed. When using the handpiece tubing purge system, the handpieces should not be connected to the tubing.
It is recommended that the tubings be purged at the beginning of each day for 2-3 minutes. Tubings should also be purged between patients for approximately 20-30 seconds.
To purge the handpiece tubings, remove all handpieces and handpiece couplers from the handpiece tubings. Locate the momentary handpiece purge toggle on the control head. Gather all the tubings that use water coolant and hold them over a water receptacle being sure to direct the end of the tubings away from yourself and directed into the receptacle. Move the toggle to the on position and hold in this position for the desired time. Water will only flow while the toggle is held. After the appropriate amount of time, release the toggle and place the handpiece tubings back in the correct holders.
WATER BOTTLE SYSTEMS
BDS offers a variety of water bottle systems to supply water to handpieces and syringes. Using a bottle system allows the operator to control the quality of the treatment water in the dental unit.
When FLUSHING UNIT LINES AND WATER BOTTLE SYSTEMS, care must be taken. If a powdered flushing product that requires mixing with water is used, the powder must be thoroughly dissolved in the water. Improper mixing will cause solution particulates. These particulates may cause residual debris in the water lines which will cause the dental system to not work properly.
Once you have established a product you prefer and protocol for usage, it is recommended that your water line quality be tested to assure you meet dental water line quality standards.
BDS water bottles cannot withstand heat sterilization. Attempting to do so will damage the bottle rendering it unusable. BDS bottles can be cleaned with anti-bacterial dish soap and hot water if required. There are also many products on the market that can be used to disinfect the bottles and the complete system. When using these products it is important to follow the manufacturers instructions and guidelines to assure proper treatment and operation of the dental unit.
There are many products and techniques for infection control that are presently available on the market.
The BARRIER TECHNIQUE METHOD has proven to be effective in the preservation of the surface finish and appearance of your new equipment. Disposable barrier products should be used and changed between each patient. Consult your full service dental dealer for information regarding disposable barrier products.
The CHEMICAL DISINFECTION METHOD is an effective means of disinfection, but care is needed in the mixing and use of the products. To minimize the accumulation of chemical residues on your new equipment, you must wash your equipment daily with a solution of warm water and mild soap. When mixing any cleaning or disinfecting chemical product, care should be taken to follow the manufacturers instructions regarding mixing and use. If recommended ratios of dilution are not followed, non-damaging chemical may become corrosive and damage surface finishes. Consult your full service dental dealer for information regarding chemical disinfecting and cleaning products.
Non acceptable disinfectants and cleaners include: Household bleach @ 5.25%, Ethyl alcohol, alcohol-based phenols, household cleaners and strong phenols or alcohol-phenol combinations. The use of iodine based products has been known to stain painted and upholstered surfaces.
HANDPIECE TUBING PURGE (FLUSH) SYSTEM
Many BDS units include a Handpiece Tubing Purge system to allow water to flush through the handpiece tubing faster than normal operation with a handpiece installed. When using the handpiece tubing purge system, the handpieces should not be connected to the tubing.
It is recommended that the tubings be purged at the beginning of each day for 2-3 minutes. Tubings should also be purged between patients for approximately 20-30 seconds.
To purge the handpiece tubings, remove all handpieces and handpiece couplers from the handpiece tubings. Locate the momentary handpiece purge toggle on the control head. Gather all the tubings that use water coolant and hold them over a water receptacle being sure to direct the end of the tubings away from yourself and directed into the receptacle. Move the toggle to the on position and hold in this position for the desired time. Water will only flow while the toggle is held. After the appropriate amount of time, release the toggle and place the handpiece tubings back in the correct holders.
WATER BOTTLE SYSTEMS
BDS offers a variety of water bottle systems to supply water to handpieces and syringes. Using a bottle system allows the operator to control the quality of the treatment water in the dental unit.
When FLUSHING UNIT LINES AND WATER BOTTLE SYSTEMS, care must be taken. If a powdered flushing product that requires mixing with water is used, the powder must be thoroughly dissolved in the water. Improper mixing will cause solution particulates. These particulates may cause residual debris in the water lines which will cause the dental system to not work properly.
Once you have established a product you prefer and protocol for usage, it is recommended that your water line quality be tested to assure you meet dental water line quality standards.
BDS water bottles cannot withstand heat sterilization. Attempting to do so will damage the bottle rendering it unusable. BDS bottles can be cleaned with anti-bacterial dish soap and hot water if required. There are also many products on the market that can be used to disinfect the bottles and the complete system. When using these products it is important to follow the manufacturers instructions and guidelines to assure proper treatment and operation of the dental unit.