Essence and Progress in Modern Dentistry

Reprocessing Medical Devices, Get it right!
Workflow, step by step from pre-disinfection to storage

Reprocessing of reusable instruments form treatment to sterile storage
 Pre-disinfection How can I avoid mistakes!
Which spectrum of activity is safe. Dilution vs contact time
 Cleaning „Only clean products can be sterilized/sterile”
Detergent properties. Enzymes, what for?
Efficiency of different washing methods. Which is the most efficient?
 Control, Maintenance (not only handpieces), packaging.
 Sterilisation
Chemical indicators, PCD, Consumables, Maintenance, and qualification/calibration
 Traceability, Storage
Where, How and ideally for how long

The challenge of reprocessing handpieces
 Manual treatment: can this be efficient?
 Automated treatment: which device does what?
In the end is there any efficient process for handpieces or not!