Novel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
COVID-19 has brought a lot of unknowns into our lives and we find ourselves in a time of global uncertainty.
As your infection control specialist we are committed to providing solutions to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These tools and resources are gathered to assist healthcare professionals in managing the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we will be updating this page with the latest information.
The Covid-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for Healthcare Facilities and Personnel. To provide an immediate, short term solution to the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), SciCan/Coltene is pleased to announce the following:
Health Canada has authorized an Interim Order (IO) during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic for the emergency use of the BRAVO 17V or 21V 121°C Porous Wrapped Cycle for use in decontaminating compatible flat-fold style respirators (3M 1870+, 9210+ models only) up to 10 times for single‐user reuse by healthcare personnel in healthcare facilities. Healthcare personnel should follow these instructions, as well as procedures outlined by their healthcare facility, to decontaminate compatible N95 respirators using the BRAVO Autoclaves.
Please the resources below to help navigate through the Interim Order and the Instructions for Healthcare Facilities and Personnel.
COVID-19 Resources
Videos
Released: 03/20/20
Presenter: American Dental Association
What do dentists need to know about the latest information about COVID-19? Infection control expert Eve Cuny, MS, of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry provides an overview of COVID-19 in this webinar clip from the American Dental Association and the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention.
Released: 03/20/20
Presenter: American Dental Association
What infection control procedures and precautions should dentists follow during the COVID-19 crisis? Following recommendations to postpone non-urgent care and learning how to best work during PPE shortages are some of the critical steps dentists should take. Infection control expert Eve Cuny, MS, of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry explains the infection control protocols and procedures dentists should follow in this webinar clip from the American Dental Association and the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention.
Released: 03/20/20
Presenter: American Dental Association
What can dentists do to help keep the coronavirus from infecting themselves and others? Some recommendations include only providing care for dental emergencies, conducting phone screenings to determine patient risk levels, and using the proper PPE while treating patients. Infection control expert Eve Cuny, MS, of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry explains the many ways dentists can minimize the risks of COVID-19 in this webinar clip from the American Dental Association and the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention.
Released: 03/20/20
Presenter: American Dental Association
Should dental teams implement additional disinfecting and sanitizing procedures in light of the COVID-19 outbreak? What methods are effective at eliminating the COVID-19 virus? Infection control experts Eve Cuny, MS, of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and Kathy Eklund, RDH, MHP, of The Forsyth Institute, discuss what we do and don’t know about removing the virus from surfaces and the air in this webinar clip from the American Dental Association and the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention.
On-Demand Webinars
Released: 03/06/20
Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent
When a patient is seated in the operatory, s/he assumes that the packaged instruments on the bracket table have been properly cleaned and sterilized. The patient may be confident that these instruments are safe for dental care, or the patient may express concern—or yet remain silent but worry.
Dental team members may experience similar concerns, even when following proper policies and protocol. The question remains: Since sterility cannot be seen, how can we be assured that dental instruments have been adequately cleaned and sterilized? This webinar will address instrument cleaning validation as the first step to ensure the delivery of sterile instruments for safe patient care - because “partially sterile” is NOT an option.
Released: 12/20/19
Presenter: Karen Daw, MBA, BA, CECM
You’re probably thinking, “Why do we need another webinar about the steri-center?” I understand: it’s not the most exciting topic. Yet it has a real impact on your practice. A lot of thought must go into designing and working in this space.
Fortunately, whether you’re about to remodel this area, or if you’re looking to put the polish back on lackluster sterilization, this webinar will help you get excited about your steri-center and its ability to protect the patient, the practice and profits!
Released: 02/18/16
Presenter: Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS
Technology for dental practices is no longer limited to the office computers. Clinical technology equipment such as lasers, intra-oral scanners, and new instrumentation presents disinfection and sterilization challenges. The added challenges of harsh chemicals, busy schedules and super bugs leads to an infection control dilemma for the dental team, “What are we supposed to do?”
Jackie Dorst’s webinar provides the latest infection control and sterilization protocols. She will review proper techniques and product selection for effective cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of clinical technology equipment. Attendees will learn how to implement efficient infection control systems to protect equipment and provide safety for patients and the dental team.
Released: 10/29/14
Presenter: Dr. Marie Fluent
The goal of the instrument processing pathway is to deliver sterile instruments for patient care. This pathway is a complex, cyclical journey that dental instruments take on a daily basis. This CE webinar will describe the steps involved in cleaning, packaging, sterilizer loading and storage practices that are essential to ensure that instruments are safe for reuse. The focus will be on the selection and use of procedures and products that reinforce safety and maximize infection control goals.
OPTIM® Cleans and Disinfects surfaces in one step.
One of the fastest and most effective surface cleaner & disinfectants, OPTIM has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on hard non-porous surfaces and non-invasive medical devices. This product can therefore be used against COVID-19 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Poliovirus on hard, non-porous surfaces, and non-invasive medical devices.
OPTIM meets the requirements of the EPA’s emerging viral pathogens claim, Health Canada’s Broad Spectrum Virucide claim for the emerging pathogens and the European CEN’s overview standard EN 14885 and virucidal standard EN 14476.
SciCan OPTIM Resources
OPTIM 33TB - one step disinfectant cleaner — fast & convenient with a patented technology designed to deliver better cleaning and faster disinfection results (active ingredient 0.5% hydrogen peroxide).
- No strong chemical odor
- Active ingredient breaks down into oxygen and water
- Non-flammable
- EPA Cat. 4 for skin & eye irritation
- 0 HMIS heath hazard rating*
- EPA Cat. 4: lowest toxicity level on EPA toxicity category
With a fast broad-spectrum contact time OPTIM 33TB is one of the most effective cleaner & disinfectants. OPTIM 33TB is safe; it does not require any GHS hazard pictograms, signal words or statements. OPTIM 33TB gives you confidence that you are compliant and protecting your patients, staff, equipment and the environment; the perfect balance.
Product training
Released: 10/16/19
Presenter: Viva Learning
SciCan is excited to bring you the STATCLAVE G4 Chamber Autoclave. STATCLAVE G4 is a Class B vacuum sterilizer that incorporates both pre-sterilization vacuum to improve steam penetration and post-sterilization vacuum to improve drying. In short, it’s the type of cutting-edge sterilization technology that your practice depends on.
Released: 03/21/17
Presenter: Viva Learning
SciCan designed the StatClean to include all of the most important things that you’re looking for in an ultrasonic cleaner. Watch this video and learn all about it!
Released: 04/07/16
Presenter: Viva Learning
In designing the HYDRIM G4, SciCan has created an advanced automated instrument washer that is safe, efficient, easy to use, and makes use of a variety of cutting-edge technologies. Whether you choose the C61w model or the extra-large-capacity L110w, you’ll get an instrument washer that provides a thorough, validated, repeatable cleaning process that prevents cleaning errors and saves valuable time.
Released: 04/15/14
Presenter: Viva Learning
SciCan is introducing STATIM G4, the fourth generation of the STATIM product line. STATIM G4 cassette autoclaves give you the gentleness you know, with a level of interactivity that’s never been seen before.
Dental Podcasts
Released: 02/07/19
Presenter: Mr. Mike Etheridge
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the steri-center, a critical area of every dental office. And more specifically, is your steri-center operating at the level it should be. Our guest today is Mike Etheridge, the US Marketing Manager for SciCan. Mike has spent 25 years in the dental industry in sales and marketing positions for companies like Kerr Corporation, Henry Schein Dental, Aegis Communications and the last 7 years with SciCan.
Released: 02/07/19
Presenter: Mr. Mike Etheridge
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the four ways that a dental office can automate processes in their steri-center. Our guest today is Mike Etheridge, the US Marketing Manager for SciCan. Mike has spent 25 years in the dental industry in sales and marketing positions for companies like Kerr Corporation, Henry Schein Dental, Aegis Communications and the last 7 years with SciCan.
Released: 02/07/19
Presenter: Mr. Mike Etheridge
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the four ways that a dental office can automate processes in their steri-center. Our guest today is Mike Etheridge, the US Marketing Manager for SciCan. Mike has spent 25 years in the dental industry in sales and marketing positions for companies like Kerr Corporation, Henry Schein Dental, Aegis Communications and the last 7 years with SciCan.
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