The factors that define the success of a product in any given marketplace are numerous and when we define success in these circumstances it normally relates to commercial achievement. But within science, success is measured in terms of the ability to reproduce the methods employed under controlled conditions in the laboratory, in commercial practice. Success…
It’s not just what you know, it’s how you learn. Bob Newsome discusses why continual learning should be a voyage of discovery. “The more I learn, the more I realise I don’t know” Albert Einstein once said. Learning is a fundamental and enjoyable part of life from the moment we are born, but we all…
As in any business, good working partnerships with suppliers is especially important, not least within dentistry, but what is often overlooked is that the expertise within these companies can be a real asset to practices and is there to be utilised. Dental professionals strive to put the patient first and provide the best treatment options…
As a Research and Development Chemist at dentisan, I’m a big fan of Biocleanse Ultra wipes for the most effective cleaning and disinfection – especially as they’re alcohol free.
I take my life as a scientist very seriously – for me it’s not just a 9 to 5 but something that falls outside those hours too. I’m also a real advocate of continuing education and love being part of what’s developing and new in the world of chemistry. Some years ago, I became a…
As a Research and Development Chemist at dentisan, I’d like to tell you a bit about what I do and what it’s like to be an integral part of a real scientific team developing infection prevention products for the dental profession. I was always really interested in science at school and had plans to do…
Profile on Laura Yates The caricature of a scientist might be of a boffin in a long, white coat working alone in a dusty old laboratory. Well, the white coat might be right, but dentisan’s technical team present a very different picture. Dental Nursing talks to Laura Yates, Research and Development Chemist at dentisan, about…
Enzymatic cleaners, commonly found in dental practices, are popular because of their ability to break down soils, stains, proteins and other debris with the use of natural enzymes. But have you ever wondered why they work so well? Here are some bitesize facts about enzymes and enzymatic cleaners you may not already know: Enzymes are…
Testing and validation of decontamination and sterilisation equipment is a vital aspect of every practice’s decontamination procedures and should be clearly laid down in their infection control policy. This equipment is at the forefront of the battle against protein residues and cross contamination, so ensuring it is operating according to manufacturers’ specifications is an important…
