April 9, 2015 -
PRLog -- Davie, Florida (PRWEB) April 12, 2015: Using a dental apron during radiography is essential to protect patients’ bodies from potentially harmful x-rays. However, since many patients undergo x-rays and wear the apron on a given day, hygiene is an important consideration. Most dentists disinfect their aprons with a cleaning solution at the end of each workday, but recent research has shown that this sterilization method fails to wash away bacteria left by previous patients. Dentists who use traditional x-ray aprons run the risk of infecting their patients and spreading disease throughout their practice.
Barrier Technologies®
decided to put traditional apron sanitization measures to the test earlier this month at the Forsyth Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Bruce Paster and Dr. Hatice Hasturk conducted a contamination study of five dental x-ray aprons. The doctors swabbed the aprons and transferred the samples to two dishes, where they identified 26 bacterial species ranging from harmless
staphylococcus strains to a possibly dangerous pathogen,
pseudomonas luteola. The presence of any bacteria, let alone 26 kinds, indicates that the traditional cleaning protocols aren’t enough.
The Secure Shield™ poncho is the first of its kind: a machine-washable x-ray apron. Dentists can simply remove the cover, wash it in cold water, and tumble dry low before replacing it for use. Sterilizing the apron with soap and water in a washing machine provides a more comprehensive cleaning that can sanitize every seam. Barrier Technologies recommends machine-washing the apron once a week and maintaining the typical daily wipe-downs between cleanings. Secure Shield™ dental aprons should not be dry cleaned, ironed, or bleached.
Barrier Technologies®
uses a tough but lightweight, lead-free x-ray shielding material to further protect patients from harm. It blocks 97 percent of radiation at 120 kvp (kilovoltage peak) without using the usual toxic heavy metal. The unique x-ray blocking material also allows the apron to have a more flexible, comfortable design. When paired with the machine-washable cover, Secure Shield™’s dental apron helps guard patients against infection, lead poisoning, and x-rays.
About Barrier Technologies®Barrier Technologies®
is a top manufacturer of garments and accessories for radiation protection. This company offers its products to veterinary, nuclear, defense, medical, and dental professionals around the globe, helping them improve their safety and enhance their services.
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http://www.dentalxrayaprons.com.
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