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Posted: December 23, 2025
Read more »If you look closely at the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (MIFU) that come with burs, the guidance is consistent: burs must be sterilized prior to use, unless you've purchased a brand that is individually packaged and pre-sterilized. Despite this, outdated habits still linger in many practices, habits that no longer align with today's infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards.
Proper Steps for Bur Reprocessing
To meet best practice and compliance requirements, burs should follow this reprocessing pathway:
- Unpack the burs upon arrival.
- Remove the protective plastic caps (these are for shipping protection only, not sterile barriers).
- Clean the burs according to your office's validated cleaning protocol (ultrasonic or washer-disinfector).
- Dry thoroughly.
- Package
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Posted: December 04, 2025
Read more »In dentistry, many clinicians still fall into a dangerous trap:
“If my regulatory body didn’t explicitly say to do it, then I don’t have to do it.”This mindset shows up most often with instrument package labelling, documentation, chart entries, and sterilization traceability. Some clinicians insist:
- “My IPAC guideline doesn’t say I must label packages.”
- “It doesn’t specifically say to write sterilization data in the patient chart.”
- “It doesn’t use the exact words ‘track’ or ‘trace,’ so why should I?”
But here’s the truth, just because your regulator doesn’t list every micro-step does NOT mean you are exempt from performing it. Your responsibility is to use professional judgement and follow recognized IPAC standards to protect patient safety. Let’s explore why.
Regulatory Bodies Cannot Write a Step-by-Step Manual for Every Clinic
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Posted: November 12, 2025
Read more »Over the past week, I’ve received several emails from dental professionals asking about information they received during various IPAC sessions within the dental community, specifically around the placement and use of the Type V chemical indicator (CI).
Two common questions have emerged:
- Is a Class IV CI in a cassette sufficient?
- If a Class V is placed in all cassettes, is there still a need for a Type V in a Process Challenge Device (PCD)?
These questions are important. They show that people are listening, engaging, and wanting to do things right. But they also highlight why dismantling received information and fact-checking for evidence is essential in infection prevention and control (IPAC).
1. The Risk of Passive Acceptance
In the IPAC world, information travels quickly, especially when it’s shared confidently or
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Posted: October 09, 2025Categories: IPAC Compliance , Personal Protection and Safety , Infection Control , Professional , Pathogens
Read more »In a dental setting, we habitually talk about “Infection prevention,” “sterilization,” and “barrier protection.” But as pathogens evolve, or as outbreaks resurge, it’s worth revisiting some fundamentals in an era of stronger pathogens: what “stronger bugs” we might face, what disinfectants actually eliminate them, and what personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed when you’re using more potent chemicals.
Viral mutations, global travel, and environmental pressures have contributed to more resilient microorganisms and more frequent re-emergence of previously controlled diseases — for example, measles. To meet these challenges, dentistry has responded with broad-spectrum, hospital-grade disinfectants capable of neutralizing the toughest microbial threats. But that same chemical strength demands an equally strong commitment to safe handling and appropriate PPE.
Understanding “Stronger Bugs”: Viruses, Bacteria, and Benchmark Organisms
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