Monthly Archives: December 2025
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December 23, 2025
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 Despite this, outdated habits still linger in many practices, habits that no longer align with today's infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards.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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December 04, 2025
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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