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Studio Balsano is a modern practice with a focus on the overall oral health of their patients.
The highly-skilled team of the dental practice in Italy relies on the MELAG System Solution with state-of-the-art MELAG technology for reliable instrument decontamination, safe and efficient workflows and the best infection prevention.

Our ergonomic way to manage high standard hygiene
The belief in search for clinical excellence is the value and the goal on which I wanted to build our Studio Balsano method. To fully satisfy our patients I constantly seek for solutions together with my team of dentists and hygienists that, through specific training, technology and organizational efficiency, are able to provide service oriented excellence in all the specialties of dentistry.

Besides the prevention of cross-contamination, that is guaranteed to each patient of our practice and to our staff members, it is necessary to co-ordinate procedures and written protocols to ensure infection control. To comply with the increasing demand of information from patients and assurances regarding infection prevention and infection control and to avoid cross-contamination, documentation must be in compliance with international standards. Using the MELAG System combines state-of-the-art technology with high quality and efficiency and thus ensures that instrument decontamination is carried out in compliance with legal regulations.

Saving time by using the MELAG System
Technology, computerization and organization are the elements of our integrated hygiene security system. Our washer disinfector MELAtherm 10 Evolution offers rinsing, cleaning, disinfection and drying of the instruments in one cycle in around 60 minutes. The included drying, the short cycle times and the easy operation helps our team to safe time during the daily routine. Our sealing device MELAseal Pro performs a reliable and efficient packaging process after cleaning and disinfection.

Our Studio is equipped with two Vacuklav 40 B+ autoclaves with integrated colour-touch-displays for safe sterilization. The autoclaves are easy to use, allow ergonomic operation and offer quick cycle times. A full load of wrapped instruments or cassettes is ready for removal from the chamber after only 30 minutes operation time. The steam sterilizers are connected to the documentation and approval software MELAtrace Pro for traceability of the entire instrument decontamination process in an easy, safe and paperless way.

Conclusion
It has been a good decision to fully automate the washing and disinfection of the instruments with MELAtherm 10 Evolution before sterilization. The MELAG System is in full compliance with the standards, safes time, protects the nurses from infection and guarantees a reproducible decontamination process. MELAG has been our partner for many years now and we do not regret to rely on their products.

MELAG awarded Dr. Daniel Tan & Associates for excellence in instrument reprocessing and patient protection. The dental practice, located in East Launceston, Tasmania, is dedicated to bringing a holistic approach to dental & aesthetic treatment.

The core belief and philosophy of the practice is: the needs of their patients comes first. Their holistic focus is primarily on how the body interconnects, as well as the effect of oral health on the wellbeing. Focusing on this effect they want to provide the highest standard of patient care and efficiency. With the implementation of the integrated MELAG System Solution - the washer disinfector MELAtherm 10, two Premium Evolution Vacuclav steam sterilizers, the sealing device MELAseal Pro for fast and safe packaging completed by MELAtrace, the software for documentation, load management and batch approval - Dr. Daniel Tan & Associates established a reliable, fully traceable and efficient hygiene cycle.

Using the MELAG system enhences the entire process of instrument decontamination including documentation and traceability. Dr. Daniel Tan & Associates provide a high expertise in instrument reprocessing, infection prevention and infection control.

Sandnes Emergency Center is a modern hospital that provides acute care and emergency preparedness – treatment of all types of sudden illness and injuries. The team of the emergency center ensures that patients receive immediate 24 hour medical help. To guarantee the highest hygiene standards Sandnes Emergency Center relies on the large steam sterilizer Cliniclave 45 for sterilizing all of their instruments.

How we sterilize fast, precisely and reliable
Treating 200 patients a day at peak times requires a safe and efficient instrument reprocessing, including perfect sterilization workflows. Therefore, we need products that we can rely on. Several colleagues recommended the Cliniclave 45 to us. Since the installation of the steam sterilizer, we can sterilize more instruments in one cycle and run significantly less cycles per day. The easy-to-use touch screen with the Norwegian language menu let us facilely operate the large MELAG autoclave, which is also a benefit when it comes to training new staff members. For us, it was important that our instruments are sterilized in accordance with regulations and all legally-binding standards and directives. The Cliniclave 45 enables us to sterilize our instruments in a completely safe manner.

Convinced by state-of-the-art technology and reliability
The concept of the Cliniclave 45 series convinced us with its fast operating times and smart features. Integrated functions such as energy-saving mode, and complete shutdown enable us to sterilize all instruments required in the clinic in one steam sterilizer. Easy documentation and batch approval via the display is a plus. For us it is important to fulfill future requirements already now. It is not a strict requirement yet, but we believe it makes sense to have a complete documentation of the process to ensure the best possible patient safety. Cliniclave 45 sterilizes our instruments even faster and provides excellent drying results. This saves us time and money every day. The ease of use and reliable sterilization ensures the health and safety of our patients and staff.

We awarded Ceulen Klinieken for excellence in instrument reprocessing and patient protection. Ceulen Klinieken is a specialized, independent treatment center. The primary goal of the clinic is to provide safe and efficient treatment processes.

Ceulen Klinieken stands for high-quality medical specialist care, personal attention, short waiting times, patient safety and excellent service and aftercare. The clinic relies on the MELAG System Solution to guarantee safe and efficient workflows and the best infection prevention: MELAtherm 10, MELAseal 200, 2 x Vacuklav Evolution 43 B+, MELAtrace and MELAstore. After having their instruments sterilized externally, now the clinic benefits from decreased costs and the opportunity to be able to meet the necessary stock on clean sets at the time of greater demand. Using the MELAG System Solution enables better self-monitoring of the process and also to be monitored by external supervisors.

With the implementation of the integrated MELAG System Solution Ceulen Klinieken established a reliable, fully tracable hygiene cycle. The dental clinic provides a high expertise in infection prevention and infection control.

We awarded the Thonburi Dental Clinic Bangkok as a MELAG Hygiene Partner for excellence in instrument reprocessing and patient protection. The clinic is known to deploy innovative technology providing outstanding dental services relying on the integrated MELAG System Solution. The Thonburi Dental Clinic provides a wide range of high quality healthcare. The clinic has evolved to become a role model for improved provision of patient care in Thailand by implementing a reliable hygiene cycle.

A two-room concept for the decontamination room and the use of the MELAG System Solution ensure efficient workflows and maximum protection against recontamination. The Thonburi Dental Clinic equipped the decontamination room with two MELAtherm 10 performing automatic cleaning and disinfection. For safe and quick sealing of the instruments the clinic relies on MELAseal Pro. The clinic staff sterilizes the dental equipment using the large Cliniclave 45 D double-door steam sterilizer, the table-top sterilizer Vacuklav 43 B+ and the compact MELAquick 12+ for hand-pieces and turbines. Legally-compliant and user-friendly documentation of the entire instrument decontamination process is transacted by using MELAtrace - the software for load management, documentation and batch-approval.

The Thonburi Dental Clinic Bangkok established outstanding patient protection and a reliable hygiene cycle with the implementation of the integrated MELAG System Solution.

We awarded the Dental Center of Grozny as a MELAG Hygiene Partner for excellence in instrument reprocessing and patient protection. The center is known as a leading regional institution with more than 25 years of experience. To provide best patient protection, the dental center relies on the modern MELAG System Solution.

The Dental Center's highest priority is to offer the best possible infection protection. Introducing latest technological innovations allows them to provide an even more accurate effective patient treatment and the best protection against infections. The instrument decontamination area is divided into several rooms which are separated into dirty, clean, and sterile zones. Used medical devices are received and pre-sterilized in MELAtherm 10 washer disinfectors. For sterilizing instruments the staff operates Vacuklav class B steam sterilizers.

As a modern institution the Dental Center of Grozny takes a thorough approach to the matter of patient's safety following international standards. For the best infection prevention and infection control, the highly qualified team ensures an ideal instrument reprocessing workflow relying on the MELAG System.

Reliability and perfection. The MELAG system at Clinique Bellevue in Stavanger, Norway.

The plastic surgery clinic in Stavanger
Clinique Bellevue was founded by Dr. Ayman Zakaria in 2017 in order to be able to offer his patients a customised aesthetic medicine treatment. Dr. Zakaria has established a state-of-the-art plastic surgery clinic near the city centre in Stavanger. The clinic fulfils the highest quality standards with cutting-edge technical equipment and highly qualified professional staff. 
 
Perfection and reliability for the best patient protection: the MELAG system solution.
Maximum patient safety is an absolute priority for us. This is why we use the MELAG system solution in our decontamination room. Covering the entire process of instrument decontamination with equipment from only one manufacturer brings many benefits.  We trust the MELAG brand because we have previously had excellent experiences with MELAG autoclaves. Our individual, well co-ordinated system solution is supported by two main pillars: automatic cleaning and disinfection with MELAtherm 10 and safe sterilization with Cliniclave 45. 
 
MELAtherm 10
Automatic thermal cleaning and disinfection with a device especially developed for this purpose ensures maximum safety and simply perfect instrument decontamination. Reproducible processes, integrated documentation, always excellent cleaning and drying results prove that we have made the right choice with MELAtherm 10.  
 
Our sealing device MELAseal 100+ enables quick and reliable instrument packaging before sterilizing the instruments with Cliniclave 45. Our staff particularly value ergonomic and easy operation of the MELAG devices and the short cycle times. 
 
Cliniclave 45
is a reliable partner for sterilizing a large amount of surgical instruments every day. The state-of-the-art technology of the large steam sterilizer enables us to sterilize more instruments even more quickly and safely. Very quick programme run times, easy operation and integrated documentation make this crucial part of the hygiene cycle extremely efficient. The smart drying system Drytelligence preserves our instruments and provides perfect results.  
 
Using MELAG systems offers safe and efficient working procedures with fast, reproducible processes and legally watertight documentation of the entire instrument reprocessing. We greatly look forward to the opportunity to invest the extra time we have gained in our patient treatments. The MELAG System – perfectly optimised down to the tiniest detail, guarantees the best protection for our patients and our team. 

We awarded the Witkowscy Dental Clinic as a MELAG Hygiene Partner for excellence in instrument reprocessing and patient protection. The clinic is known as a family business with history and an affinity for innovation. To provide reliable dental services and best patient protection, the clinic relies on the modular MELAG System Solution, individually aligned to the clinic's requirements.

The Witkowscy Dental Clinic's main goal is to offer comprehensive safe patient treatment. In numerous conferences and hands-on training sessions the team around Grzegorz Witkowski is constantly improving their skills and expanding their knowledge. Introducing latest technological innovations to the hygiene workflows allows them to provide an even more accurate effective patient treatment and the best protection against infections.

In addition to the Witkowscy Dental Clinic, there is also the Witkowscy Training Center. The center was created from a combination of passion for dentistry and lecture experience offering a full spectrum of dental training in every dental field. Specialized in conservative dentistry and microscopic endodontics, Grzegorz Witkowski shares his knowledge as a lecturer of many courses and symposia in Poland and abroad.

For the best infection prevention and infection control, the highly qualified team of the Witkowscy Dental Clinic ensures an ideal instrument reprocessing workflow using the MELAG System Solution.

The Clinica Veterinaria CMV is a modern veterinary clinic with a highly qualified team of different specialists in Italy providing intensive therapy with a 24-hour operating room and a post-operative recovery suite. The constant availability of at least two veterinarians and a specialized surgical team enable efficient and adequate treatment for all patients at any time. The clinic sets the highest hygiene standards in reprocessing of veterinary instruments with cutting-edge technology.

The primary focus of the clinic is set on providing a safe and caring treatment of their four-legged patients. Treating 60-80 patients per day requires smooth instrument decontamination workflows. To guarantee perfect hygiene processes the clinic relies on the MELAG System including cleaning and disinfection with the MELAtherm 10 and sterilization with Premium-Class steam sterilizers as well as the large steam sterilizer Cliniclave 45.

Providing professionalism and efficiency with the MELAG instrument decontamination workflows
We need reliable equipment and the safety of experience and competence to fulfill our project of empathy, professionalism and efficiency while respecting the uniqueness of needs. We want to grow to serve better and to achieve that goal we count on renewal processes, scientific innovations and updated tools. The MELAG System combines experience and knowledge with innovation and newest technologies. Our benefit from using the MELAG System leads to more efficiency and reliability for the whole process of cleaning, sterilizing and storing our surgical equipment.

We equipped our decontamination room with the integrated MELAG System Solution: MELAtherm 10 for automatic cleaning and disinfection of instruments. The integrated active drying protects our instruments. Our Vacuklav steam sterilizers enable us to sterilize the instruments safe and in a record-breaking short time. We save valuable time thanks to the high loading capacities in conjunction with quick sterilization times of the Cliniclave 45. The large colour-touch display allows intuitive operation, integrated documentation and batch approval, which facilitate a safe and traceable sterilization process.

Importance of the highest hygiene standards in veterinary clinics
Especially in veterinary clinics, it is of great importance to prevent nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance to avoid re-infection of the animals. Featuring perfect hygiene workflows the MELAG System enables us to significantly reduce the risk of infections. With the MELAG devices we rely on a single manufacturer that provides highest infection prevention.

We recently rewarded Avanto in Kiew, Ukraine as a MELAG Hygiene Partner for excellence in patient protection. Avanto Advanced Dentistry Clinics guarantee safety of the treatment for every patient. They use state-of-the-art technologies for reliable instrument reprocessing. All of their clinics are equipped with the highly efficient integrated MELAG System Solution.

Avanto is a network of clinics providing a full range of dental services, impeccable quality of diagnostics and treatment with varying degrees of complexity. Avanto have combined the best specialists with impeccable expertise in advanced dentistry. The use of modern technologies following European standards, effective development of technologies and constant improvement of the skills of the medical and administrative team guarantee an excellent result of treatment with the best care and infection prevention for their patients.

The decontamination rooms of the Avanto clinics are equipped with well-coordinated solutions provided by MELAG to perfectly match the indiviual demands of every single clinic: Perfect instrument decontamination based on the validatable automatic cleaning and disinfection of instruments with MELAtherm 10 and sterilization with the reliable Vacuklav steam-sterilizers. For fast sterilization of turbines and hand pieces they rely on MELAquick. Smart load systems, safe packaging and easy documentation round off to a perfect reprocessing workflow. All innovative technology is operated by well-trained staff.

Arteestic Dental is an excellent dental clinic of inter-national standard in respect of its innovative setup and modern facilities in accordance with international standards. In addition, it provides patients with high-est quality dental care in a comfortable, relaxed and friendly environment. The principal, Dr. Tee Tzi Mun, is an enthusiastic and committed dental practitioner who always endeavors to strike for the best dental care to her patients.

Our philosophy
We guarantee sterility and safety of the treatment. Having the clear see through of the sterilization room, the patients see how the instruments that are used on them to be clean, treated, sterilized before being used on them. Arteestic Dental is equipped on highest level with MELAG Premium-class-autoclave Vacuklav 41 B+, dis-tilled water for the sterilization process supplied by MELAdest 65. We pack the instruments with MELAseal 100+ to keep them sterile after sterilization process with Vacuklav 41 B+.

Conclusion
Our staffs love MELAG products as they are easy to use, efficient, and most important, gurantee the safety of our patients and ourselves.

The dental center of Grozny is one of the leading regional institutions providing integral modern dentistry. The team of the dental center offers conservative treatment with more than 25 years of experience. They also perform procedures of implantation and augmentation of bio-bones. Further focus is set on restorations and periodontal diseases using laser technologies.

Infection prevention is always of highest priority: equipped with modern MELAG technology for reliable instrument decontamination workflows the central sterilization department provides the best patient protection.

Our history and philosophy
The history of the state budgetary institution “Dental Center of Grozny” begins at the end of the 20th century, when the dental center was built and commissioned in 1991 in Grozny. All the outstanding results of the development of the center were achieved under the leadership of the Minister of Health of the Chechen Republic Elkhan Abdullaevich Suleymanov and the Ministry of Health of the Chechen Republic. Doctors and other health care staff of the first years are still part of the team.  Many specialists are awarded with the highest qualification category; we also have 3 Ph.D. owners in our team. Today, the center is led by Said-Selim Zayndinovich Khubayev, MD, Ph.D., a respected dentist who loves and passionately pursues his work with heart and soul. The same attitude was passed on to the clinic staff.

We accept about 100 patients per day. Our dental clinic is divided in structural units for restorative and preventive treatment, departments such as surgery, orthodontics, and pediatric rooms, radiology and laser dentistry cabinet along with a 3D dental laboratory and casting facility.

Optimizing our workflow with the instrument decontamination process of the MELAG System
The activities of our sterilization department are divided into several rooms, which are separated into dirty, clean, and sterile zones. In the dirty zone, used medical devices are received and pre-sterilized in MELAtherm 10 washer disinfectors. Washer disinfectors are a modern generation of pre-sterilization cleaning machines to perform traceable automatic washing, disinfection, and drying of instruments.

Before sterilization, the devices are tightly wrapped with a sealing device and the packaged products are sent to the sterile area for sterilization. We use MELAG Vacuklav class B steam sterilizers. Only class B sterilizers are able to fully remove air from the sterilization chamber using fractionated pre-vacuum. This way you can reliably sterilize hollow body instruments and you can significantly increase the number of materials to be sterilized. Our MELAG steam sterilizers are equipped with a colour-touch display, which makes them more informative for the staff. After sterilization, medical devices are stored in the central sterilization room. The validity of the sterilization is determined by the type of packaging material.

Prevention of infection with the reliability of MELAG devices
It should be remembered that compliance with disease control regulations, including all sterilization requirements for medical devices, primarily concerns the prevention of medical-related infections and the preservation of those providing the care. As our institution is a modern dental center we take a thorough approach to the matter of patient's safety following international standards. We rely on MELAG having over 13 years of experience using devices of the German manufacturer.