Dental Handpieces are a critical tool used in routine and complex dental treatments. Inside the head of a high-speed handpiece, a turbine the size of a fingernail spins at speeds that would cause most mechanical components to fail within seconds — yet these instruments are expected to perform with clinical precision dozens of times a […]
In the dental decontamination cycle, cleaning is the critical, underpinning step. Instruments that haven’t been thoroughly cleaned cannot be reliably sterilised — organic soil and tissue residue shield microorganisms during sterilisation. In this article, we take a detailed look at what cleaning actually means in a dental context, the methods available to UK practices, and […]
As we get closer to the festive period we would like to take a moment to update you on our Christmas closing schedule. Christmas Closing Dates Our final date for orders to be dispatched is 17/12/25. Any order received after this date will not be dispatched until the new year. Compliance Club members who are […]
Safe transportation of instruments from the dental surgery to the decontamination room is the first critical step in the decontamination cycle. The HTM01-05 requires dental practices to have safe procedures for the transportation of contaminated items from the treatment area to the decontamination room. This article will take a look at the first vital stage […]
The decontamination cycle is the process used to ensure reusable dental instruments are safe for use on subsequent patients. The safe transportation of instruments from the dental surgery to the decontamination room is the first part of this process. This article focuses on pre-cleaning, an important component of the instrument transportation process. What is Instrument […]
The team at Aura Infection Control recently had the pleasure of visiting our long-standing partner, Alpro Medical GmbH, located in the beautiful Black Forest region of Germany. Aura Infection Control and Alpro Medical have shared a successful partnership for nearly 20 years. We were honoured to visit the Alpro facility, receive comprehensive product training, and […]
The residual protein test is a weekly validation test performed on both ultrasonic baths and washer-disinfectors. It confirms that these machines are effectively removing protein residues, which are invisible to the naked eye but can carry infectious pathogens. In this instalment of our Validation Deep-Dive series, we will take a closer look at the residual protein […]
The dental helix test is an essential daily validation step for dental practices that sterilize hollow or lumened instruments, such as dental handpieces. In this instalment of our Validation Deep-Dive series, we will take a closer look at the dental helix test, why it is used and our top tips for using helix tests. What […]
Washer-disinfectors are the preferred method for reprocessing instruments in the dental setting. They offer a repeatable, validated process while significantly reducing the risk of sharps injuries to staff. How do washer-disinfectors work? The cleaning process in washer-disinfectors is based on the principle of impingement — the use of high-pressure water jets to physically remove debris. […]
Legionella in dentistry has become an increasing concern, particularly due to the unique design of dental unit waterlines (DUWLs), which can encourage bacterial growth. Legionella is a naturally occurring bacterium found in water and is commonly present in lakes, rivers, and ponds. In most natural environments, it poses little risk to human health, as it […]
