The Need for Air Extraction in Dental Practice
Exposure to Dangerous Aerosols
The air in a dental practice is laden with minute particles which are generated during various dental procedures. These are called fume and aerosol particles. Exposure to aerosols in a dental practice has been implicated as causing an excess of fatal and nonfatal respiratory conditions. The basic principles of control and preventive measures for fume generated by the dental practice include the use of extraction systems.
Risk of Coronavirus
The risk of transmission of coronavirus infection between patients in settings such as dental clinics is very high even within protective isolation units because airborne particles from infected patients’ secretions and excretions can be dispersed widely throughout a space.
The need for a ventilation system specifically designed for dental surgery is evident. At its core, an air extraction system provides a safe environment within a controlled area through neutralising contaminants by extracting contaminated air through a filter or HEPA filter unit and releasing fresh, clean air back into a room.
Long Fallow Time Between Patients
Fallow time is the name given to the periods of time in which a dental practice operates without any patient present. This practice allows dentists to properly purify the air before the next Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP). A long fallow time between patients can have a negative impact on your cash flow. Clinics that have fully automated and integrated dental hygiene, extraction, and polishing can reduce their fallow time by 15 – 30 minutes between patients when installing correct extraction systems.
Wiping Surfaces Is Inadequate
Wiping surfaces is not enough to kill off bacteria, which could lead to illness. Wiping does not clean all the surfaces. It only cleans the top layer of grime and does not get rid of contamination in crevices. This can allow dangerous bacteria to survive in the treatment room. This will spread easily through staff members who may pick droplets or dust containing harmful bacteria with their fingers while working on a machine or even by inhaling particles floating around the clinic.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Alone is not Enough
Dentists are at risk of inhaling fumes and other harmful particles produced by the drilling tools, which can damage the lungs and other important organs. Although they wear personal protective equipment to avoid direct contact, they still tend to breathe in small particles that could potentially cause lung cancer and other health hazards afterwards.
Total Clean Air Is Able to Offer a Total Solution to Your Particulate and Fume Problems
Total Clean Air offers services in enabling dental surgeries and provides equipment to meet all your air quality needs. Our solutions include:
Perform Aerosol/Smoke Tests
Gases and particulate matter from operations are always present. Constant monitoring is required to ensure a healthy breathing zone for the workforce. Our range of dedicated breathing-zone monitors, personal aerosol monitors, portable emissions detectors and extraction systems make it possible to monitor and measure exposure in real-time.
Protect your staff and patients with the widest range of filtration systems. Our reliable products are suited to any application within the dental sector, from simple smoke testing devices, right through to full-scale, system-wide exhaust extraction.
Give us a call at 01737 924 700 to find out how Total Clean Air can help you.
Local Exhaust Ventilation System
Dental professionals deserve the absolute best available in local ventilation. Total Clean Air offers an extensive range of ‘local’ ventilation to meet your needs.
Total Clean Air’s easy-to-use, cost-effective systems clean the air in your workspace, preventing cross-contamination of patients and measuring instruments. It is not just about fume extraction;it’s about eliminating harmful particles from the air that you breathe.
Each system is available in different sizes and can be customised with additional accessories—including HEPA filters and pre-filters as well as high gloss powder-coated enclosures.
Request a custom quote or call our team on 01737 924 700 to understand the types of systems available and how they can benefit your practice.
Critical Features of our Air Extraction Systems
High Suction
Consistent airflow is critical to efficient, professional extraction. Total Clean AIr extraction systems are designed for the high suction requirements within dental practices.
Regulations Compliant
The unit is CE-marked and meets HSG258 and COSHH standards. Each unit is labelled with its own serial number, and in case of a field defect, it can be traced back to the original production batch.
Dental Laboratory Applications
What Are the Benefits of Air Filtration Systems in Dental Clinics?
Ensure Optimal Patient and Staff Comfort Levels
A dental clinic is a heavy-duty, indoor environment. A professional air filtration system can help create a more comfortable, pleasant, and efficient environment for your team and patients. Air filtration systems will keep the air in your dental clinic clearer, cleaner, and healthier – and with better patient comfort and satisfaction while reducing cleaning costs.
Protect Patients, Employees, and the Community
Air filtration systems in dental clinics remove bacteria, dust, and harmful particulates from the air your practice pumps into your patients’ mouths. Plus, they help protect employees and the community at large from harmful contaminants that can travel back out of the workplace on employees’ clothing. By using filtered air, you can eliminate a number of airborne particles that could be hazardous to any of these groups and may have an impact on the clinic’s productivity.
Limit Liability Through Compliance with Relevant Health Regulations
Air filtration systems have always been a major concern for dental professionals due to the implications associated with malpractice and infection. Besides supplying clean air, these systems also reduce dust and allergens. More importantly, they can facilitate compliance with government regulations. Using a properly designed filtration system, you can remove these hazards from your dental practice, creating a healthier environment.
Maximum Productivity with Minimum Maintenance
Eliminate manual cleaning and dramatically reduce ongoing maintenance with an automatic air filtration system. Air extraction systems help you get more done with less. With a comprehensive and intuitive air filtration system, it is a whole lot easier to make an investment that helps your dental clinic grow in ways you never could have imagined.
Improve the overall air quality of your clinic
The air quality of the clinic plays a huge role in the experience of the patient. It has been observed that the air inside a dental clinic can contain up to 400,000 particles of dirt per cubic foot – that’s almost 10 times the amount found in typical indoor air.
Air filtration systems have been proven to improve the overall air quality of the clinic by removing particles. This will result in a better patient experience, improved staff morale and better overall health for everyone in your clinic.
Reduce Patient Waiting Times
An air filtration system in dental clinics can significantly reduce patient waiting time or even eliminate it altogether. Waiting time in dental surgeries is typically extremely uncomfortable for patients.
By taking care of the spread of contaminants in dental clinics, you will have happier patients and be able to cut back on staff absenteeism.
Increase in Revenue
The use of air filtration systems in dental clinics can significantly improve your patients’ comfort and satisfaction. They help greatly reduce the sensitivity of your patients to smells, vapours and airborne irritants. With the use of this kind of system, you have a certain peace of mind that you are offering your clients high-quality dental care. It makes such a big difference in terms of revenue when you provide a comfortable environment for your clients during their visit to the dentist.
Increased Flow of Patients
Due to coronavirus, call-to-appointment ratios and appointment penetration levels are very low. By minimising airborne contaminants that cause cross-contamination within the practice, dentists can have more control over the flow of patients and create a safe environment for all staff and patients.
Providing your clients with a clean breathing space will encourage them to visit your clinic and increase the number of treated patients through better hygiene standardisation.
Why Choose Total Clean Air?
High-Quality Products
Total Clean Air is a provider of high-quality dental fume and dust extraction systems. Our filtration products feature quiet, clean operation and are easy to use. We are committed to providing the best possible service to our customers, no matter how large or small. You can trust our technicians to deliver fully safe, healthy, and comfortable services with a smile.
Total Solution
We offer a complete range of professional quality products that are supported by industry-leading customer service and expertise. Our ventilation systems ensure a clean breathing environment for any space requiring constant positive pressure.Combining efficient filtration, energy-saving blowers, and industrial-strength construction with computerised controls, these systems are designed to meet the needs of both private and public dental clinics. Implementing our range will improve your indoor air quality, ensuring workplace safety and maximum productivity from your premises.
More Measures to Further Protect Your Dental Facility
Face mask
Face masks are a must for dental clinics due to coronavirus. Face mask filters fine particles from the air and helps to minimise exposure to airborne pathogens.
Eye protection
To prevent toxic effects, dentists should provide and require their employees to use appropriate face shield protection. Such protection is also advisable for any health care workers who may be exposed to dental conditions during their employment at the facility.
Protective clothing
To protect yourself and your staff from the harmful effects of dental fume, you need to wear protective clothing. Not only does it help protect you from airborne pathogens, but also bodily fluids.
Clean surfaces and decontaminate areas
The cleanliness of your dental facility is extremely important so you can make sure there are no harmful pathogens in the air. You will want to wipe down all surfaces and disinfect everything, from the chairs to the dentistry tools. Make sure you dispose of all waste properly.
Continuous staff education
The threat of exposure to airborne contaminants requires continuous monitoring and education of staff.
Contact Us
Total Clean Air’s air extraction range represents the very best in ventilation technology for dental clinics. The simple to use, highly efficient systems provide excellent clinical results for your patients and are developed to perform day after day, year after year. Do not hesitate to contact our specialist if you have any questions via email: email XXX or call 01737 924 700.
