July 1, 2022 was a very special day for Dr. Alisa Schlagmann: she took the plunge into self-employment by taking over a practice and has since ensured the comprehensive and lifelong treatment of her patients in Hürth.
The challenge
I make new decisions every day to optimize the processes in my practice. With a workload of up to 45 patients a day, we need reliable systems and workflows that support my team and prevent errors. The ever-increasing complexity of instrument reprocessing in particular requires us to be constantly willing to learn and constantly develop our processes.
The solution
Our practice is located in a medical center. This offers the advantage that patients only have to come to one place to solve their problems. A similar principle can also be found in our reprocessing room. As a system provider with a thermal disinfector, sealing device and a combination device for the reprocessing of contra-angle handpieces and for the sterilization of our critical instruments, MELAG delivers safe, coordinated standards, uniform operation and interlocking workflows.
This principle is particularly evident in the innovative 4-in-1 Careclave solution. This combines all four process steps of instrument reprocessing in just one device, saving time, space and ultimately money. Not only in terms of maintenance and validation, but also by reducing repair costs for hollow dental instruments, which can quickly become a major burden, especially for smaller practices. To prevent such problems, Careclave offers integrated collet care and, with Carebox Blue and Carebox Green, two intuitive solutions for the safe and fast reprocessing of straight and contra-angle handpieces and ZEG tips. The option of also using Careclave as a normal autoclave gives us maximum flexibility in the reprocessing room. The interaction of our MELAG devices not only ensures a smooth workflow in the practice, but also allows us to control costs in addition to infection control.
My recommendation
Dentists in particular who take the plunge into self-employment should be able to concentrate on the important things - treating their patients and organizing their practice. Despite the hard work, a good work-life balance and having fun at work should not be neglected. With MELAG as a partner, we have been able to achieve this and I enjoy every carefree day with my team and patients.
