Australasian Dentist Issue 92

CATEGORY 100 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST offer PBM laser applicators in the milliwatt range (typically <1/2 watt of power), the CLASS 4: H1 & S1 units offer up to 10 Watts and include different size PBM handpieces for both large area extraoral and inside- the-mouth therapeutc applications at a fraction of the time of class 3 lasers. What Paul dubs a “laser Swiss army knife” the S1 offers a host of applications: periodontal therapy, soft tissue surgery, photo-activated disinfection, cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening, photo-dynamic therapy photobiomodulation for wound healing and pain management. Using the S1 mostly for gum correction and contouring as well as curing composites, Dr Dhanani comments: “The blue wavelength lets you cure the fillings easily with minimal temperature rise. The desensitising and photobiomodulation features are also very impressive.” “Swapping between the Lightwalker and S1when the handpieces for one of them are being sterilised also means that I get to move forward in an efficient workflow. “The two lasers complement each other very well. They definitely help to raise the quality of treatments and standard of patient care.” Something in the water Another area of patient care that Dr Dhanani has revisited over the last year is infection control. Once again, he credits IMT’s recommendation for his choice of infection control system – the Biosure range of Advanced Ozone Technologies for infection control in dentistry. According to the product literature, ozone directly oxidises the cell body of bacteria and viruses, destroying their RNA to achieve an inhibitory effect. The sanitation, it claims, is 3,000 times faster than chlorine whilst remaining both safe and environmentally friendly. Biosure produce Ozone generators utilsing patented electrolysis technology that converts regular tap water into ozone solutions used by many industries throughout Australia for over 10 years. Dr Dhanani was one of the first to invest in the latest range of Biosure ozone solutions, which IMT are officially launching during the upcoming ADX22 in Sydney. Among the dentist’s early-bird pickings were: Compact Disinfection Unit Plus (CDU+), SHIELD Space Sanitizer System, Ozone Spray Bottle and the Oral Rinse Tumbler. The Compact Disinfection Unit Plus / CDU+ is the upgraded version of a popular disinfection unit that dispenses high grade electrolytic ozonated water along with molecular hydrogen rich water. The latter, Paul explains, shows unique potential for its antioxident effect. In the recently published: Randomized, double-blind, controlled trial it states: Hydrogen-rich water reduces inflammatory responses and prevents apoptosis of peripheral blood cells in healthy adults. 1 In the current climate, the biggest selling point of the CDU Plus is the ozonated water. “Ozonated water (O3) is a strong oxidant, in which the oxygen molecules are in an extremely unstable and reactive state. “This characteristic is what makes it so potent in breaking down cell walls of viruses, bacteria and microorganisms in seconds,” says Paul. Dispensed via a digitally controlled facet with infra-red sensors enabling touch-free operation, ozonated water is ideal for a host of disinfection purposes: hand-washing, surface disinfection (including dental chairs and equipment), mouth rinse, instrument pre-wash, bacteria- free water source and treatment area irrigation (direct patient oral application use). Two sides of the same shield The new SHIELD system is a compact, automatic ozonated water atomising sanitiser that neutralises virusus, bacteria and pathogens in the air and on surfaces in closed and open spaces. Besides the in-office units, Dr Dhanani offers ozone oral rinse tumblers that his patients take home. The portable, rechargeable ozone flasks instantly convert tap water into ozonated water, a natural sanitiser effective at reducing oral germs and treating bad breath. “I normally give it to patients after treatment to help reduce bacterial load, support the healing process and improve treatment efficacy,” he adds. “Patients tell me that their bad breath disappear almost overnight. Their mouth feels better than when they were using other mouth rinse products.” You can’t buy trust Dr Dhanani takes a sanguine view when it comes to investing in infection control. “As long as it improves staff and patient care, I’m in,” he says. “You can’t measure these things except for the peace of mind.” It helps of course, that he trusts the technology and the people recommending it. “When you already know the person and trust his opinion, there isn’t a need to research too much,” he qualifies. “IMT’s phenomenal support and the great rapport I have with Paul, goes a long way towards earning that trust.” u Innovative Medical Technologies will be at ADX22 stand # 523 References 1. SimM, Kim CS, Shon WJ, Lee YK, Choi EY, Shin DM.Sci Rep. 2020;10(1):12130. TESTIMONIALS SHIELD Sanitation unit Compact Disinfection Unit Plus Ozone Rinse Tumbler