GAP Australasian Dentist Sept Oct 2020

Category 86 Australasian Dentist infection control ICX for effective water line maintenance T he dangers of aerosols in spreading infection are well documented which is why it is vital that dental unit water lines are kept sterile with an effective treatment plan. A-dec ICX tablets are the leading dental unit water line treatment solution and are recommended for all A-dec self- contained water units. Maintaining your dental unit waterline couldn’t be simpler with A-dec’s fully self-contained system and easy-to-use and effective ICX tablets as a core part of the recommended Three- step ‘Maintain –Monitor–Shock’ approach for ongoing self‑contained waterline care. A-dec ICX water treatment tablets are specially formulated to keep dental unit waterlines clean and prevent accumulation of odour and foul-tasting bacteria. Intended for use with potable (drinkable) water, ICX remains active in the system for at least two weeks. A better water bottle design A self-contained water system gives you total control and confidence in the quality of your dental unit water lines. This begins with the design of the A-dec water bottle. Clean water in, contaminants out Water quality within the delivery system is also assured thanks to the thoughtful design of A-dec dental units. The patented A-dec delivery system control block design eliminates trapped, stagnant water. Fresh ICX- treated water circulates every time you activate a handpiece. Simple, effective waterline maintenance Nothing is as easy and effective as A-dec ICX for maintaining your dental unit waterlines. Just add a tablet to the empty water bottle before refilling and you know you have effectively treated your dental unit water. There’s no mixing, measuring, or mess. Long-lasting A-dec ICX tablets provide a residual effect which even protects waterlines during periods of non- use (lasting up to two weeks). To optimize the quality of your dental unit water, be sure to use a fresh ICX tablet and follow these steps every time you refill a self-contained water bottle: 1. Empty any remaining water left in the bottle. 2. Drop the tablet into an empty dental unit water bottle (0.7L tablet in 0.7 litre bottle, 2L tablet in 2 litre bottle). Avoid touching the tablet with skin. 3. Fill the bottle with water, then install it on the dental unit. 4. Wait two minutes for the tablet to fully dissolve before using the system. Guidelines or requirements for dental unit water quality vary by region and are usually specified in colony forming units per millilitre (CFU/ml). Monitoring is initially done monthly. If monthly results pass your clinic’s water quality goal for all treatment rooms for three successive months, reduce the testing frequency to once every three months and simply continue your regular ICX treatment. As a general guide, The Australian Dental Association (ADA) guideline is 500 CFU/ml and 200 CFU/ml for immuno-compromised patients. (NOTE: – Saline water should be used for surgical procedures). A-dec recommends 200 CFU/ ml as an action level. Your clinic may establish a different action level based on applicable guidelines or requirements in your area. If levels exceed this threshold a shock treatment is recommended. After completing the shock treatment — including flushing with water — resume your daily waterline maintenance regime with ICX as part of the normal maintenance regime. If periodic test results are less than the action level, no further dental unit water line treatment is necessary and daily waterline maintenance with ICX should be continued. u For more information contact your A-dec dealer or Territory manager. To find your nearest A-dec representative, phone A-dec on: 1800 225 010. A-dec’s chair-mounted water bottle is designed to reduce the chance of cross- contamination. The pickup tube remains inside the bottle, significantly reducing exposure to ambient contaminants. A ‘sure-fit’ connection makes it easy to refill. And the heavy-duty construction keeps its shape, even with fluctuations in pressure.