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Manual handling training

Dr Jane Renehan of Dental Compliance Ltd reminds dentists to include a manual handling policy in their safety statement. Practice owners are required to risk assess each employee’s work activity to determine if its characteristics or ergonomic conditions involve risk, particularly of back injury. Consequently, clinical staff will require training in patient moving and handling, while administration staff may require training in handling of inanimate objects. Regarding training, Jane advises that the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work (Regulations 2007) make it clear that manual handling training is not mandatory for all staff, but where there is a risk of injury the employer needs to act. One-third of all workplace injuries reported to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are caused by manual handling activities. The HSA recommends engaging a recognised training provider and providing refresher training at least every three years. Jane recommends, where possible, that training be carried out in the workplace, and specific to the tasks involved. All dental environments involve some form of manual handling, including lifting, pushing or pulling a load, either an inanimate object or a person. Activities posing an injury risk include: 4 manoeuvring certain patients such as small children, pregnant or elderly persons, persons with restricted mobility or sight impairment, and weighty or sedated patients; and, 4 moving inanimate objects, for example heavy containers of chemicals, objects of an awkward size or shape such as large bags of waste, and lifting objects from heights or off the ground, for instance boxes of dental records. Working within a restricted space is commonplace for dentists. When additional limiting factors such as PPE, pregnancy, previous neck or back injury, or patients with behaviour management issues are superimposed, this increases the risk of injury. For information on mandated health and safety training in dentistry, contact www.dentalcompliance.ie.

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Time to take stock

Coltene states that now is a good time to audit your stock. According to the company, when you choose high-quality materials, which can be multifunctional, you can do more in less time, and save money and space. According to Coltene, its SoloCem self-adhesive is multi-use and offers onestep cementation and reliable strength for various indications. The company recommends using this with its One Coat 7 Universal for bonding. Also available from Coltene is Brilliant Componeer, which is comprised of prefabricated, pre-shaped shells for chairside treatments. The company states that the product is innovative and easy to use. According to the company, the product proves that enduring results can be delivered cost effectively.

Henry Schein enlarges endo portfolio

Henry Schein Ireland has launched the new EdgeFile X7 from EdgeEndo, one of the world’s largest NiTi rotary file suppliers. According to the company, EdgeEndo’s patented FireWire heat-treating process gives the EdgeFile X7 canal contouring technology, which makes the files flexible and reduces shape memory and bounce back. The company states that the flexible EdgeFile X7 closely follows the anatomy of the canal without straightening out, reducing the risk of ledging, transportation, and perforation. According to Henry Schein, the flexible shaft reduces the need for excessive straight-line access, allowing more tooth structure to be preserved. The product is offered in 4% and 6% tapers in 21mm, 25mm and 29mm lengths. Among the products in the EdgeEndo line are NiTi files, carrier-based obturators, and paper points. The company states that the files and obturators are excellent alternatives to the current products on the market, and can be used with most existing endodontic motors and obturator ovens in the practice. The EdgeEndo systems EdgeTaper, EdgeTaper Platinum, EdgeGlidePath, EdgeOne Fire, EdgeOne Fire GlidePath and the new EdgeFile X7 are all available exclusively through Henry Schein in the Republic of Ireland and can all be ordered in sterile packaging.

VOCO retraction paste

VOCO states that the basis for a perfect impression is an exposed and dry sulcus. With VOCO Retraction Paste, which is applied directly from the cap into the sulcus, VOCO states that it is introducing a product for the effective, temporary opening of the sulcus and its isolation from moisture. According to the company, this product is also the ideal complement to the V-Posil impression material. VOCO states that the Retraction Paste offers the prerequisites for successful classic or digital precision impressions, as well as for cavity preparation of class II or V restorations, but also for either permanent or temporary cementing of restorations. According to VOCO, the retraction paste impresses users through results and handling. The company gives an example of how the shade contrasts well against the gingiva, facilitating the work in hard-to-see areas. VOCO states that thanks to the very slender and slightly flexible cannula, the material can be easily dosed and applied, whereby the paste is easy to press out and subsequently has good flow viscosity, coupled with uniform stability for opening of the sulcus. According to the company, during application, the aluminium chloride paste with astringent effect temporarily fills the sulcus, stops any bleeding, and eliminates moisture.