Introduction
Dentists understand their duty of care to provide a safe, hygienic environment that minimises the risk of cross contamination for patients and staff. They are conscientious about maintaining hygiene standards and implement processes for regular cleaning of surfaces and equipment. Though the processes are in place, are the products effective? Most establishments still use alcohol or solvent based cleaning and sanitising products.
Problems with alcohol or solvent based products
A12 - states that, “Alcohol…binds to blood protein and stainless steel; it should therefore be avoided.”
Slow acting – allowing time for harmful micro organisms to reform
Effectiveness – lower kill rate allows bacterial colonies to reform
Evaporation – means they stop working once applied
Detrimental – to skin and equipment
Scope – don’t attack the biofilm that protects microbes
The Solution
Nuview initially developed the Continu product range to deliver disinfection solutions that would be effective, but not damage, the capital equipment we supplied such as Microscopes, Loupes & Leather chairs. Developed over 10 years, Continu is a water based disinfectant that has been proven in tests to British Standards EN1276 and EN1650 to deliver numerous advantages in killing micro organisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses compared to traditional solutions.
We are constantly seeking to improve our Continu range to make life easier for dental professionals. HTM 01-05 has led to a re-thinking of infection control procedures and Nuview has responded with a number of new products:
The Continu alcohol free hand wash and sanitising foam products are now available in sealed disposable cartridges and wall mounted dispensers to comply with HTM 01-05
A12 now clearly states that, “Alcohol…binds to blood protein and stainless steel; it should therefore be avoided.” Continu alcohol free disinfectant wipes and surface spray provide the next generation solution
A12 suggest “suitable detergents” for surfaces and Nuview have combined their highly effective anti microbial products with a mild detergent to deliver a 2 in 1 solution that both cleans and disinfects
Anti Microbial Dental Impression Mix, which disinfects impressions at source using Continu to mix the alginate rather than water to effectively inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth for several weeks without any shrinkage or distortion. Each bottle includes HTM 01-05 compliant labels
Let Nuview help you to achieve best practice in infection control with our Continu range of alcohol free disinfectant solutions.
The Benefits
Quick – acts within 30 seconds (which is 300% quicker than the fastest alternatives) to prevent harmful micro organisms reforming
Efficient – kill rate of up to 99.9998% to prevent bacteria, fungi or viruses reforming giving confidence that the working environment is safe
Effective – clinical trials show microbial presence fell by at least 60% and cleanliness improved in all treated areas after application of Continu ensuring duty of care obligations are met
Far Reaching – Continu is effective at removing the bio-film that provides a protective coating to microbes on which most other cleaning products have no impact and does not cause the micro cracking that bacteria inhabit
Long Lasting – continues working for several days after application to prevent microbial contamination of treated areas
Economical – lasts up to 3 times longer than alcohol based products and doesn’t damage surfaces or equipment, prolonging their useful working life
Safe – has the same “hazard” rating as water so it is not harmful to patients, staff or equipment
Dermatologically beneficial – as Continu contains no Alcohol, acid or solvent it does not dry or damage skin and can act as a conditioner
Environmentally Friendly – as a water based product there are no alcohol, acids or solvents to dispose of
Versatile - may be used on virtually all surfaces, hard and soft, including metals, plastics, wood, textiles, computers, dental equipment and hands without causing any damage so ideal for all cleaning procedures, including deep cleans
Odour Free – Continu is not just a cover up of artificial smells masking bad ones as it deals with the sources of unpleasant odours to create a truly clean, fresh working environment
Practical – No need to change existing cleaning practices, just the product used!
Proven – User testimonials confirm the effectiveness of Continu and case studies confirm improved results
Accredited – Continu is approved to BS standards and registered in England & Germany under EC Directive 98/8 on Biocidal Products
HTM 01-05 Compliant
The Results
Case studies show that Continu works for longer and is more effective in significantly improving cleanliness. Customer feedback confirms that the products are easy and pleasant to use with a positive effect on skin condition.