Prions, which cause transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), are a notorious
group of infectious agents with possibly the highest resistance to complete inactivation …

Background We aimed to monitor the microbial load and identify the microorganisms
recovered from surgical instruments after clinical use and following manual and automated …

This chapter critically reviews the various methods currently used to detect total residual
protein on reusable surgical instruments. The traditional methods that involve desorption of …

The aim of the present paper is to provide an overview of the recently introduced root canal
single file preparation system, One Shape (Micro Méga, Besançon, France). In contrast to …

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sterilization effectiveness against
biofilms on retrieved healing abutments used in implant dentistry. Background A large …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of different pre-cleaning methods by
determining frequency and site of contamination on the sterilised dental burs using Phloxine …

Background Healthcare-associated infections are challenging problems to eradicate. In
practice, infection prevention and control regarding the effective cleaning of reusable …

Dental handpieces (DHPs) become biofouled internally with patient derived material that is
difficult to access for removal and inactivation. This study undertook a quantitative and …

Introduction: Infection control in dentistry is a major concern due to risk of transmission of
communicable diseases. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of …

Introduction As well as preventing nosocomial and healthcare‐associated infections, a
reliable and eco‐friendly washer for medical equipment would also be safe for the global …