A dental hygienist has developed a new product that aims to reduce cross-infection from blood and saliva that is splashed back onto the dental team's scrubs during dental procedures.
Medi-Mates is a paper bib that fastens to the tunic and can be thrown away after each patient has been treated. It was developed by Jenny Dudley-Ford, a dental hygienist in the U.K.
"Originally, I was using a tissue tucked into the neck of my tunic, but this didn't work very well as keeping it there was quite a challenge," Dudley-Ford said in a press release. "A self-adhesive solution was the obvious way forward. It was about six months later that I managed to find someone who was willing to invest time and energy into my idea."
Medi-Mates can be used by dentists, hygienists, and any staff member who needs to be in the operatory. It will be an effective weapon against the dangers of cross-infection without getting in the way of procedures, Dudley-Ford said.
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