--- title: Gunz Dental Insight | Articles (4) description: Articles | Gunz Dental Insight (4) --- Submit Close search [![GunzUAT](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/Gunz%20Dental%20May%202017%20Theme/Images/logo_c690b32c-3159-4242-a685-d0dff1b354b7_220x%20(1).png)](http://www.gunz.com.au/) - About Us - [About Gunz Dental](http://www.gunz.com.au/about-gunz-dental/) - [From The Managing Director](http://www.gunz.com.au/from-the-managing-director/) - [Careers](http://www.gunz.com.au/careers/) - Online Store - [eStore](http://www.gunz.com.au/shop/) - [Clearance](http://www.gunz.com.au/product-category/clearance/) - [My Favourites](http://www.gunz.com.au/my-favourites/manage/) - Product Information - [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) - [Product News](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/product-news) - [Research Papers](http://www.gunz.com.au/research-papers/) - [Product Brochures](http://www.gunz.com.au/product-brochures/) - [Repairs & Maintenance](http://www.gunz.com.au/repairs-maintenance/) - Promotions - [Promotions Australia](http://www.gunz.com.au/promotions-australia/) - [Promotions New Zealand](http://www.gunz.com.au/promotions-new-zealand/) - Profitable Practice Partners - [Growing Your Practice Blog Series](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/profitable-practice-partners) - [Our Profitable Practice Partners](http://www.gunz.com.au/profitable-practice-partners/) - [Events](http://www.gunz.com.au/events/) - [Hosted By Gunz Dental](http://www.gunz.com.au/events/category/hosted-by-gunz-dental/) - [Hosted By Our Partners](http://www.gunz.com.au/events/category/hosted-by-our-partnersl/) - Open An Account - [Open A Gunz Dental Account](http://www.gunz.com.au/open-a-gunz-dental-account/) - [Open An eStore Account](http://www.gunz.com.au/create-an-estore-account/) - [Contact Us](http://www.gunz.com.au/contact-us/) - [Feedback](http://www.gunz.com.au/gunz-dental-feedback/) Submit Search [Log in](https://gunzuat.myshopify.com/account/login) [Cart Cart](https://gunzuat.myshopify.com/cart) expand/collapse - About Us - [About Gunz Dental](http://www.gunz.com.au/about-gunz-dental/) - [From The Managing Director](http://www.gunz.com.au/from-the-managing-director/) - [Careers](http://www.gunz.com.au/careers/) - Online Store - [eStore](http://www.gunz.com.au/shop/) - [Clearance](http://www.gunz.com.au/product-category/clearance/) - [My Favourites](http://www.gunz.com.au/my-favourites/manage/) - Product Information - [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) - [Product News](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/product-news) - [Research Papers](http://www.gunz.com.au/research-papers/) - [Product Brochures](http://www.gunz.com.au/product-brochures/) - [Repairs & Maintenance](http://www.gunz.com.au/repairs-maintenance/) - Promotions - [Promotions Australia](http://www.gunz.com.au/promotions-australia/) - [Promotions New Zealand](http://www.gunz.com.au/promotions-new-zealand/) - Profitable Practice Partners - [Growing Your Practice Blog Series](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/profitable-practice-partners) - [Our Profitable Practice Partners](http://www.gunz.com.au/profitable-practice-partners/) - [Events](http://www.gunz.com.au/events/) - [Hosted By Gunz Dental](http://www.gunz.com.au/events/category/hosted-by-gunz-dental/) - [Hosted By Our Partners](http://www.gunz.com.au/events/category/hosted-by-our-partnersl/) - Open An Account - [Open A Gunz Dental Account](http://www.gunz.com.au/open-a-gunz-dental-account/) - [Open An eStore Account](http://www.gunz.com.au/create-an-estore-account/) - [Contact Us](http://www.gunz.com.au/contact-us/) - [Feedback](http://www.gunz.com.au/gunz-dental-feedback/) # Gunz Dental Insight [![](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/2419_dd07d50f-1.jpg)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/surface-detergents-disinfectants-the-two-step-surface-cleaning-process) [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) 10 May 2018 ## [Surface Detergents & disinfectants: The two-step surface cleaning process](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/surface-detergents-disinfectants-the-two-step-surface-cleaning-process) ### **The two-step cleaning process** According to the ADA Infection Control Guidelines, environmental surfaces outside the 'contaminated zone' must be wiped down with a detergent and warm water. However, further [**studies**\[i\]****](https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/questions/cleaning-disinfecting-environmental-surfaces.html) have shown that healthcare... [![](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/500-steps-for-effective-hand-washing-wide-1.jpg)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/how-often-do-healthcare-workers-contaminate-their-hands-from-surfaces) [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) 10 May 2018 ## [How often do healthcare workers contaminate their hands from surfaces?](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/how-often-do-healthcare-workers-contaminate-their-hands-from-surfaces) There's been some fascinating [**data\[i\]**](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK144014/) published in recent years using micro cultures to evaluate the chances of healthcare workers (HCW) acquiring hand contamination with pathogens from surface contact. Surprisingly, the chances of hand... [![](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/tile_cleaning-2.jpg)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/a-summary-of-what-oral-healthcare-workers-should-know-about-surface-contamination) [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) 10 May 2018 ## [A Summary of What Oral Healthcare Workers Should Know About Surface Contamination](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/a-summary-of-what-oral-healthcare-workers-should-know-about-surface-contamination) A [**useful summary\[i\]**](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320706631_What_Healthcare_Workers_Should_Know_about_Environmental_Bacterial_Contamination_in_the_Intensive_Care_Unit) of current evidence highlights what Healthcare workers should know about surface contamination. The principles are effectively the same for all healthcare workers in different settings (medical, dental etc.). It is a known fact... [![](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/RECIPROC_blue_file_R25.png)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/reciproc-blue-story-continues) [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) 12 Mar 2018 ## [The success story continues with Reciproc Blue](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/reciproc-blue-story-continues) Every dentist wants to perform safe and efficient endodontic treatment to preserve patients’ teeth for as long as possible. With almost 150 years of experience in endodontics, VDW provides perfectly coordinated solutions for the key stages of... [![](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/recip.png)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/reciproc-blue-new-generation) [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) 05 Mar 2018 ## [Reciproc Blue: The new generation of reciprocation](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/reciproc-blue-new-generation) The use of mechanical instruments in reciprocation with unequal forward and reverse rotation was introduced in 2008 (1). Reciproc® series of instruments by VDWweredesigned specifically for this type of motion (2). [![](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/handpieces.png)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/how-to-choose-a-dental-handpiece) [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) 18 Dec 2017 ## [How to choose a dental handpiece](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/how-to-choose-a-dental-handpiece) **It** is no secret that low-speed and high-speed dental handpieces are considered an essential tool in your practice. Over the years, there have been some amazing advances in handpiece technology, specifically the introduction of the electric handpiece... [![](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/Opal%20Go.png)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/opalescence-go) [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) 13 Dec 2017 ## [Opalescence Go – For patients on the go](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/opalescence-go) Opalescence Go is the perfect option for patients who are looking for a convenient, ready-to-go teeth whitening solution. A professional whitening gel delivered in pre-filled, disposable trays, Opalescence Go features the enhanced UltraFit™ tray and... [![](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/Opal%20Endo.jpg)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/opalescence-endo) [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) 11 Dec 2017 ## [Opalescence Endo - From dark to white](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/opalescence-endo) Single dark tooth does not only influence a patient’s smile, but also presents a challenge for dental professionals to help patients achieve the best aesthetic outcome. [![](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/bianco_pro.jpg)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/bianco-professional-tooth-whitening) [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) 04 Dec 2017 ## [Bianco Professional® tooth whitening system](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/bianco-professional-tooth-whitening) Specially created for you and your patients, The Bianco Professional Tooth Whitening System delivers everything and more in a modern Take-Home Whitening System. [![](https://info.gunz.com.au/hubfs/Ultra%20EZ.jpg)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/ultra-ez-desensitizing-gel) [Articles](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) 08 Nov 2017 ## [Ultra EZ - Desensitizing gel with potassium nitrate and fluoride](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/ultra-ez-desensitizing-gel) UltraEZ is a sustained-release sticky, viscous gel that contains 3% potassium nitrate and 0.11% weight-by-weight fluoride ion. It provides a film-like varnish for sensitive teeth, sealing dentinal tubules of exposed dentin and other areas where... [1](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles/page/1) [...](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles/page/1) [2](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles/page/2) [3](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles/page/3) [4](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles/page/4) [5](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles/page/5) [6](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles/page/6) [last ››](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles/page/6) ### Type Of Content - [Articles (52)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/articles) - [Product News (37)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/product-news) - [Profitable Practice Partners (35)](https://info.gunz.com.au/blog/topic/profitable-practice-partners) ### Recent Posts ### Topics - [Chris Dillow. 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