Chief Dental Officer

All but one patient treated in Australia Bundaberg Hospital dental clinic has returned a negative result for blood-borne viruses. The treatment is the result of a problem that occurred in the process of cleaning dental instruments. Some of the instruments used were considered non-sterile, and, therefore, tests were done to see if a viral disease transmitted to a patient. This makes you wonder whether or not dentists are high quality using disinfectant sprays or wipes. Before going further, let me say that it is always important to use a medical grade disinfectant.

As reported Herald & Weekly Times: The final results for the patient are expected tomorrow. Thirty-three patients were treated at the clinic at Bundaberg Hospital dental November 6, the day when a problem occurred in the process of cleaning dental instruments. Two were not treated with instruments, but Queensland Health tested 31 other patients with hepatitis A, B and C and HIV.

The tests were conducted to determine if one of them could pass on an infectious viral disease in 235 patients who the following week. Queensland Health said the first 31 patients visited the clinic "prior" to the Bungle occur. But yesterday they admitted some of the 31 patients were operated with dirty instruments, believed to be cleaning the mishap occurred at around 10am (GMT) on November 6.

Queensland Health Director-General Mick Reid said the issue was complex, but he admitted his department should have been more clear in communication. "While we are confident there is a minimal risk to patients, we know it is a difficult time for them," Reid said. He said he would put on the highest importance to go to the bottom of what happened. " What happened was not good enough and I apologize for the confusion and distress caused by this episode, he said. "Yesterday, I realized that Queensland Chief Dental assumes operational control of health services for the dental group north of the Sunshine Coast-Wide Bay Health Service District, while issues that have arisen are discussed . I hope that this action will go some to restore community confidence in the services provided by the service Bundaberg oral health. "

The above article reminds us that it is always important to be sterile. Clean water can generally be as simple as using a maximum quality spray disinfectant or disinfectant wipes. It is important to use a medical disinfectant quality - which is certified to kill H1N1, MRSA, hepatitis, HIV, and other bacteria and viruses. Most disinfectants on the counter are not strong enough to kill these germs. Remember, a good cleaner disinfectant can make the difference between success and not passing a fatal disease. Remain sterile and the use of high grade spays and wipes.