DENTAL
Our range of dental products is designed for dental technicians, stomatologists, orthodontists, dental surgeons and dental assistants.
Discover our range, which is designed to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and comfort for both professionals and patients during procedures.
Disposable dental equipment
SINGLE-USE DENTAL EQUIPMENT
Discover our full range of single-use products for dental professionals, including face masks, gloves and dental bibs.
We offer a range of high-quality products for dental technicians, stomatologists, orthodontists, dental surgeons and dental assistants. Our aim is to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and comfort for both professionals and patients during procedures. Visit our Medicom Europe dental page.
All our products are designed to provide maximum protection for workers whilst minimising the risk of contamination. They undergo rigorous quality controls to ensure unfailing reliability and compliance.
All our products are designed to provide maximum protection for workers whilst minimising the risk of contamination. They undergo rigorous quality controls to ensure unfailing reliability and compliance.
- Safety and hygiene
Our disposable dental supplies ensure a high standard of safety and hygiene. We offer gloves (powdered or powder-free), masks, gowns, hairnets and caps, shoe covers, cups, dental bibs, headrest covers, rolls of dental cotton wool and saliva ejectors. - Highly practical
Disposable dental equipment is highly practical. It is easy to use and dispose of. Healthcare professionals do not have to worry about disinfecting the equipment, which saves them time and allows them to focus on patient care. - Comfort
We are committed to continuously improving the comfort of our equipment by using skin-friendly materials. This ensures that patients enjoy a more pleasant experience during their dental appointments. - Bulk
Purchases We offer our customers the option to purchase these products in bulk, ensuring that dental professionals have all the instruments they need to provide high-quality care. The packaging of our products depends on the instruments or consumables ordered: our aim is to provide you with reliable accessories to ensure the safety of your staff and patients.
Full range of products
SPECIALISING IN THE DENTAL SECTOR
In the dental sector, the most popular products are gloves (latex, nitrile, vinyl, etc.), masks and gowns: all of these items play a vital role. It is important to use single-use items in the dental sector to prevent the spread of infection and maintain a hygienic environment for patients and dental professionals.
Masks
They are used to protect the respiratory tract and prevent the spread of droplets and aerosols produced during dental procedures. Surgical masks help reduce the transmission of respiratory infections, including the flu virus and COVID-19. They are also important for preventing patients from being exposed to saliva or secretions from dental staff.
Gloves
They are used to protect both the dentist and the patient. They are essential for preventing the transmission of infections between the patient and dental staff. Gloves must be worn during any direct contact with the patient’s mouth, blood, saliva, bodily fluids or tissues. They prevent the practitioner’s hands from coming into direct contact with potentially infectious biological substances, thereby reducing the risk of infection transmission.
Blouses
These are items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn by dentists and dental assistants to cover their clothing and protect them from splashes of blood, saliva or other bodily fluids. They play an important role in preventing cross-contamination during dental procedures by creating a physical barrier between the patient and the practitioner. Gowns must be disposed of or washed after each use to prevent the spread of germs.
Dental products
These products are used during treatment to ensure patient hygiene, protection and comfort. They include cups, headrest covers, gauze and sponges, cotton rolls, saliva ejectors, dental bibs and matrix bands. They help to absorb fluids, keep the work area clean and limit cross-contamination. Most are single-use and must be replaced between each patient to comply with infection prevention protocols.
SINGLE-USE DENTAL PROTECTION
How should you choose single-use equipment for your dental practice?
It is essential to take several factors into account when choosing the right disposable dental supplies for you. Here are some practical tips:
- Compliance with safety standards: ensure that the single-use equipment you choose complies with current safety and quality standards.
- Identifying your needs: every dental practice has specific requirements when it comes to disposable dental products. Assess your practice’s standard procedures and identify the products required, as well as any specific features or options you need
Why choose Medicom as your supplier of disposable dental equipment?
- Reputation and reliability: Medicom is a global PPE supplier with a strong reputation in the field of single-use medical devices. Our products undergo rigorous quality controls to ensure reliable performance and guarantee patient safety.
- Innovation and technology: We are constantly on the lookout for new technologies and innovations to improve our products, whilst ensuring competitive prices. We invest in research and development to provide state-of-the-art products that meet the highest standards of the dental industry.
What are the advantages of single-use dental equipment?
INFECTION PREVENTION
One of the main advantages of disposable dental equipment is that it reduces the risk of transmitting infections from one patient to another. Single-use equipment (gloves, masks, bibs, etc.) helps to prevent direct contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids (such as saliva or blood). This helps to maintain a clean and hygienic clinical environment.
PRACTICALITY
Single-use dental equipment offers a practical solution for healthcare professionals. Unlike reusable equipment, which requires regular cleaning, sterilisation and maintenance, single-use equipment can be used just once and then disposed of, saving practitioners a considerable amount of time and effort.
ENHANCED SECURITY
Single-use dental equipment offers greater safety for dentists and their staff. As reusable equipment requires additional handling, there is a risk of injury or accidents during cleaning or sterilisation. Disposable equipment eliminates this risk, thereby ensuring the physical safety of dental healthcare professionals.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
The use of single-use dental products is often a regulatory requirement in many countries. This ensures that dental practices comply with health and safety standards and helps to avoid potential fines or penalties for non-compliance.
STANDARDS TO BE MET IN THE DENTAL SECTOR
In Europe, the specific standards and regulations governing single-use dental and medical equipment are primarily based on Regulation 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR: Medical Device Regulation). Further information on Regulation 2017/745 is available on the ANSM website.
The MDR Regulation replaced Directive 93/42/EEC on 26 May 2021. This regulation aims to ensure the safety and performance of medical devices, including single-use dental equipment.
The specific technical standards applicable to single-use dental equipment are generally harmonised at European level and established by standardisation bodies such as the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) and the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). These standards cover various aspects, such as the classification of medical devices, safety requirements, performance, testing methods and labelling.
Furthermore, each country in the European Union has its own competent authority responsible for supervising and enforcing regulations. Here are some examples of regulatory bodies in certain European countries:
- France: National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM)
- United Kingdom: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
- Germany: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM)
- Spain: Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS)
- Italy: Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA)
These bodies are responsible for assessing the conformity of medical devices (including disposable dental equipment) on the national market and monitoring them to ensure they comply with European regulations. They may carry out inspections, evaluate clinical data, conduct tests and withdraw any non-compliant or dangerous medical devices from the market.