Dental surface disinfection protocols whitepaper

July 2, 2012
Whitepaper written by Nancy Andrews, RDH, BS, and Noel Brandon-Kelsch, RDH, AP.

Anaheim, Calif. — TotalCare, the leader in dental infection prevention, is pleased to release “Current Dental Surface Disinfection Protocols and a Review of the New 1-Minute Surface Disinfectants CaviCide1™ and CaviWipes1™” — a whitepaper written by Nancy Andrews, RDH, BS, and Noel Brandon-Kelsch, RDH, AP, providing key insights into infection prevention challenges and protocols facing dental professionals today.

The risk of contracting a serious infection while providing or receiving medical or dental care is a compelling concern for millions of patients and dental workers. Environmental asepsis, including the removal and destruction of pathogens before they infect workers or patients, is a vital component of clinical safety. Knowing the properties of products and optimal techniques for effective surface cleaning and disinfection empowers dental professionals, builds trust, and promotes safety.

“Current Dental Surface Disinfection Protocols and a Review of the New 1-Minute Surface Disinfectants CaviCide1™ and CaviWipes1™” provides:

* Overview of current challenges in dental infection prevention
* Pathogen overview and hierarchy
* An overview of chemical agents used in surface disinfection
* Clinical evaluations of the new CaviCide1 and CaviWipes1
* Frequently asked questions about surface disinfectants

A complimentary copy of the whitepaper, “Current Dental Surface Disinfection Protocols and a Review of the New 1-Minute Surface Disinfectants CaviCide1™ and CaviWipes1™”, can be downloaded at http://info.totalcareprotects.com/cavicide1-whitepaper/.

A six-page summary version of the whitepaper can be found for downloaded here: http://info.totalcareprotects.com/cavicide1-whitepaper-summary/.

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