To keep your patients safe, you must ensure everything in your dental practice is as clean as possible, or you risk exposing staff and patients to infection and cross-contamination.
But how sure are you that your dental practice is as hygienic as it can be? How long is it taking you to make sure everything is hygienic? Moreover, are you sure it actually is completely clean?
You have to ensure everything is as clean as possible, you cannot cut corners with hygiene in dentistry.
The answer: disposable dental products.
Losing time, wasting money
Is the time in your practice being utilised properly?
Small tasks that need to be done between each patient add up and steal time, costing you money in the long run. The time it takes to clean equipment and handpieces in between each patient is time that adds up and any time not spent seeing patients is time that is costing you money.
Most decontamination routines contain multiple steps, often involving autoclaves, stealing dentists’ valuable time away from patients.
This isn’t the only way sterilisation is costing you money either.
Hidden costs of sterilisation:
- Employee time spent cleaning and disinfecting supplies instead of seeing patients.
- The cost of personnel training for proper maintenance, and the cost of the time spent training.
- Ongoing repairs and replacements of products.
- Risk of cross-contamination between patients can result in costly legal battles, fines from regulatory bodies, and insurance claims!
If it’s going to cost you so much, at least cleaning and sanitisation are a fool-proof solution, right? Wrong.
Research has found that sterilisation of non-disposable air/water syringes is not completely effective, and that even with sterilisation, there may be a lower risk of cross-infection from the use of disposable air/water syringe tips [1].
The only way to ensure that your instruments are completely clean is to use disposables.
Safely kept in sterile in the packaging, not only can you be sure that your instruments are clean, but disposables are also the perfect way to make this time back that would otherwise be lost to cleaning.
Save time and ensure the highest level of patient safety with these key products.
Disposables in a greener world
Balancing the need for hygiene and infection control with environmental sustainability presents challenges in the dental industry. Disposable products are instrumental in upholding hygiene and infection control standards, and often a requirement to meet regulations. Unfortunately, single use disposables are not environmentally friendly, but they are still a necessity in dentistry.
At Henry Schein are we are keen to find and offer greener alternatives and increase our sustainable offering, without compromising on hygiene or safety.
Greenguard Bio Aprons
As an eco-friendly offering, we have the Greenguard Bio Aprons. These biodegradable aprons represent a step towards sustainability, offering a more eco-friendly option that provides necessary protection and breaks down naturally over time, degrading by 85% just 100 days after disposal. Once degraded, the aprons can be bio-assimilated by bacteria and fungi on land or in the sea.
Designed to offer the same look, feel, and performance as standard plastic aprons while prioritising environmental sustainability.
Compliant with ASTM 6954, these aprons are not only biodegradable but also non eco-toxic. Furthermore, they are supplied in 100% recyclable packaging.
Disposable air/water syringes
Our disposable air/water syringes, designed for convenience and reliability, are available with a plastic tip, a metal tip, or without a tip. Crafted to be sturdy and resistant to breakage, they provide a spray pattern similar to regular tips while being gentle on the patients' soft tissue.
The plastic syringe tips are designed to be easy on the o-ring in the syringe head, preventing water cross-over for optimal hygiene. No additional adaptor or converter is required for original equipment, making them compatible with Adec style or DCI systems.
Our disposable syringes with a metal tip are 3 in 1 solutions, catering to most DCI push ring and Adec style air/water syringes that have not yet been adapted. These syringes provide excellent through flow, ensuring optimal performance during dental procedures.
Choose the disposable syringe option that best suits your needs, whether it's the plastic tip, metal tip, or syringes without a tip, for a seamless and efficient experience in your dental practice.
HS EuroGauze Cotton swabs
Our non-sterile cotton swabs feature 17 threads per square inch, ensuring optimal absorbency for various dental procedures. With their soft texture and white colour, these swabs are gentle on the skin, providing a comfortable experience for patients. Rest assured, they won't snag on sutures, allowing for smooth and hassle-free usage.
Crafted from 100% cotton, these swabs guarantee excellent quality and reliability. Choose from our selection of sizes, including 5x5cm 12ply 100pk, 5x5cm 8ply 100pk, and 7.5x7.5cm 12ply 100pk, tailored to suit your specific needs. Embrace the convenience and effectiveness of disposable products in dentistry with our superior cotton swabs.
HS EuroGauze Sponges
Discover our exceptional range of non-woven gauze sponges, designed to meet the highest standards of hygiene and performance in dental procedures. Crafted from non-sterile 70/30 rayon and polyester, these 4-ply sponges offer remarkable absorbency and superior hygiene.
Their non-woven construction minimises linting, ensuring a clean and debris-free environment. Ideal for non-invasive procedures, skin cleaning, and wound debriding, these sponges provide the perfect balance of effectiveness and gentleness.
Disposable aprons
High-quality HS PE Aprons Disposable are the perfect solution for maintaining a clean and hygienic dental environment. These aprons are designed with convenience in mind, featuring perforations for easy dispensing, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Crafted with a thickness of 0.014mm, these white aprons offer reliable protection while being lightweight and comfortable to wear. Each apron is intended for single use, ensuring maximum hygiene and reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
Choose from our range of sizes, including 75x125cm and 75x140cm, to suit your specific needs. Embrace the practicality and cleanliness provided by our disposable aprons, for a safe and efficient dental practice.
Disposable patient bibs
Disposable bibs like these play a crucial role in preventing infection and maintaining a hygienic environment in dental practices. They act as a barrier between the patient and any potential contaminants, such as saliva, blood, or dental materials. By using disposable bibs for each patient, cross-contamination between individuals is minimised, significantly reducing the risk of spreading infectious agents.
HS Dri-Gard bibs are crafted with a combination of 2-ply paper and 1-ply poly film, and measure 33x45cm, offering ample coverage and protection for patients from contaminants.
Additionally, the bibs are available in a wide range of colours, including yellow, white, rose, lavender, green, dark blue, blue, and aqua. This diverse selection enables you to choose a bib colour that aligns with your unique practice branding, adding a personalised touch to your patient care.
[1]Inger M, Bennani V, Farella M, Bennani F, Cannon RD. Efficacy of air/water syringe tip sterilization. Aust Dent J. 2014 Mar;59(1):87-92. doi: 10.1111/adj.12146. Epub 2014 Feb 4. PMID: 24494727. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24494727/#:~:text=Conclusions%3A%20Sterilization%20of%20non%2Ddisposable,instead%20of%20non%2Ddisposable%20ones
