Midmark releases new eBook on improving dental practice safety
DAYTON, Ohio — Midmark Corp., a leading dental solutions provider focused on the design of the clinical environment to improve delivery of care, recently released an eBook titled “Safety Now More Than Ever,” which examines how dental practice design, the right equipment and right processes can lead to better workflow, help prevent infection and support healthy practice and patient outcomes.
While safety has always been a critical factor in patient care, teammate well-being and proper workflows, the COVID-19 pandemic has made safety a primary focus for maintaining staff confidence and bringing patients back to the office.
“As the pandemic continues to evolve, safety remains a top concern,” says Dr. Thomas Schwieterman, vice president of clinical affairs and chief medical officer. “And patients are seeking reassurance that visiting their dentist is safe. Dental professionals who follow best practices for infection prevention and clinical zone safety are differentiating themselves from their peers. To help doctors follow the best practices, we have published an eBook that outlines the latest clinical guidelines and safety protocols to help doctors ensure they are providing their patients the safest means to obtain dental care.”
In the eBook, dentists will find a thorough overview of how to design a safer practice using safer workflows. Beginning in two of the most important and highly trafficked areas, the sterilization center and treatment rooms, the eBook walks dentists through the safety considerations of each clinical environment and then helps them understand how to ensure a safe workflow throughout.
“Clinical safety within the operatory has never had this level of emphasis before. We see it as an integral part of maintaining a successful practice,” adds Schwieterman. “Whether it’s instrument sterilization or positioning of patients to reduce the risk of airborne pathogens, this eBook covers the latest recommendations for how best to incorporate the latest infection prevention protocols within the clinical zone of the dental operatory.”
To download the eBook, visit midmark.com/safetynow.