Dentistry

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Dentistry

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Needles and sharps instruments are essential to dentistry practice which is why sharps injury rates are a huge concern for dentists.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]A study of Sharps Injury cases reported by a university hospital showed that the annual incidence of sharps injuries was 8.19% among all dental workers. Those with less experience had a higher percentage of incidences at 21.28% per year*.

A total of 56 injuries were reported by the university. In 16 of the 56 cases, the injury was caused by cutting instruments, such as periodontal curettes, surgical scalpels, and scissors[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]*According to a study at a university hospital
DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2012.05.009[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

SHARPS INJURIES among dental workers

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Scalpel Cuts Can Cause:

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Blood-borne infection such as HBV, HCV, or HIV

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Severed digital nerve and/or tendon

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Psychological distress, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder

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Loss of income or even career ending

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Costs for an uncomplicated scalpel injury

US$ 550 – US$ 3000

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Cost if the injury requires surgery and rehab

US$ 15000 – US$ 100000

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In addition to the post-exposure management costs, there may be other costs such as infection recovery costs, facility costs, and non-compliance penalties.

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Preventing Cuts using the Qlicksmart BladeFlask EVO

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”21576″ img_size=”600×600″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.qlicksmart.com/product/bladeflask-evo-scalpel-blade-remover/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The Qlicksmart BladeFlask EVO can accommodate more types of scalpel handles and blades including bent dental handles, thick and round handles, even hexagonal shaped scalpels – giving you greater freedom in using any scalpel you want.

 

 

 

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”21843″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Qlicksmart BladeFlask EVOs are a quick and simple way to remove scalpel blades.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”21877″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]With the mounting bracket, the BladeFlask EVOs are placed in stationary points within the dental operating room, scalpel blade removal can be completed at point of use.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”21840″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Automatic containment of used scalpel blades ensures that all dental workers are protected from injury.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”21842″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]They work within your standard safety procedures

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