Laura Edgar, managing director at Aura Infection Control, explains Aura’s mission to help UK dental practices use different products and services to protect patients.
In the world of dentistry, we’ve always been wary of those pesky biofilms, the gatherings of various bacteria in dental unit waterlines that can spell trouble. But fear not, because we’ve got some exciting news about the latest developments that are here to make your dental care safer and more fun!
Now, we all know the risks of these biofilms spreading infections, especially for our more vulnerable patients, like those on immunosuppressants, the elderly, children, and those who smoke or drink. It’s a real concern, but fear not, the experts at Aura Infection Control are here to help.
Many dental practices are already on board with treatment protocols, but the thing about biofilm is that it’s a sneaky little troublemaker. It can pop up out of nowhere, and that’s why routine treatment is our superhero.
Most dental units now use products like Alpron on a daily or weekly basis to keep those biofilms at bay. Studies even show that biofilms can be present in dental units in just 72 hours!
Real winner
We chatted with Laura Edgar, the managing director at Aura Infection Control, the UK’s go-to dental decontamination expert. According to Laura, the latest scientific research is like a high-five to Alpron and Bilpron for keeping our dental units super secure. Turns out, continuous treatment is the real winner and way better than those hit-or-miss intermittent treatments.
Testing, testing, 1-2-3! Regular waterline testing is like giving your dental unit a health check. It ensures the water is top-notch quality (less than 100 CFU) and lets you spot issues before they become problematic. And let’s not forget about the source water – we don’t want to bring in any unwanted guests when we add new water to the mix.
‘Technology is constantly evolving,’ added Laura. ‘At Aura, we always have an eye on future dental tech to make sure we are always one step ahead in the fight against infection.’
Now, let’s put it all together. It might seem like a lot, but it’s all about the dental team coming together. Staff training is the secret sauce to making sure we follow all the steps and protocols. Whether it’s during regular team meetings or a dedicated ECPD team course, keeping the team in the loop is the key.
And guess what? Aura has this awesome ECPD course, ‘Dental Unit Waterline Treatment and Management’. It’s tailor-made to fit the bill perfectly. You can do it live and online, and it’s just £175 for up to 15 delegates. Oh, and they’re throwing in a £50 voucher for their online store – talk about a sweet deal!
Take a look at the video and keep those biofilms at bay.
Free resources
There are many free resources available to help dental practices in their ongoing war against contamination such as dental unit waterline protocols and decontamination room checklists.
If you’re looking to improve decontamination practices and protocols in your surgery, one of the simplest ways is to carry out an independent dental decontamination review.
Aura’s 30-minute review is free of charge. Their friendly expert auditors will assess your protocols and practices ensuring your surgery is safe for both patients and staff.
The dental decontamination review is a great way to understand best practice for your practice, and just as importantly, the results will enable you to save time and resources.
- To book a free dental decontamination review visit: www.aiconline.co.uk/dental-decontamination-review/
- For your free decontamination room checklist visit: www.aiconline.co.uk/decon-room-checklist/
- If you would like to know more, contact Laura Edgar on 01833 630393 or email [email protected].
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