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Wir haben uns immer gewünscht, Bereiche für Patienten zu schaffen, die nicht gängigen Vorstellungen einer Zahnarztpraxis entsprechen. Unser Praxis-Konzept sollte dem üblichen Stress und der Hektik einer Großstadt entgegenwirken und einen ganzheitlich Behandlungsansatz bieten. Mit modernster Technik, stilvollen Praxisräumen sowie angeschlossener Osteopathie haben wir diese Idee 2018 in unserer Zahnarztpraxis berliner MundArt verwirklicht.  

Der Workflow der Zukunft

Auch die Instrumenten-Aufbereitung in unserer Zahnarztpraxis entspricht nicht mehr gängigen Workflows. Denn seit 2019 setzen wir zum Schutz unserer Patienten und Instrumente auf Careclave. Innerhalb einer Testphase konnten wir uns bereits vor der Markteinführung von dem neuen Gerätekonzept überzeugen. Die Verbindung von Autoklav und Thermodesinfektor in nur einem Gerät klingt nicht nur vielversprechend, sondern sie ist es auch. Mit der innovativen Lösung von MELAG gehören endlich die besonders zeitaufwändigen Aufbereitungs- und Pflege-Prozesse von dentalen Hohlkörper-Instrumente in unserer Praxis der Vergangenheit an.

Und so einfach geht’s: Direkt nach der Behandlung beladen wir die Carebox entweder mit bis zu 8 Übertragungsinstrumenten oder mit bis zu 8 ZEG-Spitzen und Prophylaxe-Handstücken im unreinen Bereich unseres Aufbereitungsraums. Für eine schnelle Wiederverfügbarkeit der Instrumente, muss mein Praxis-Team lediglich die Carebox in die Tür einhängen und ein Programm starten: In nur 16 Minuten übernimmt Careclave die Aufbereitung und optional die Ölung der Instrumente!

Nach der anschließenden Sichtkontrolle erfolgt nicht nur die Dokumentation, Freigabe und Kennzeichnung, sondern auch die für den langfristigen Werterhalt so wichtige Spannzangen-Pflege direkt am Careclave. Hierfür ist extra eine Pflegestation in der Tür integriert. Eine Funktion, die ich so bei noch keiner anderen Lösung zur Dekontamination gesehen habe.

Der Alleskönner von MELAG ist natürlich auch auf die Sterilisation der Instrumente abgestimmt. Entweder wir verwenden Careclave mit Carebox und kurzer Tablett-Halterung als Kombi-Gerät oder mit einer langen Tablett-Halterung als Praxis-Autoklav. Mit einer Beladungsmenge von bis zu 11 kg sterilisieren wir unsere als kritisch eingestuften Medizinprodukte auf 8 Tabletts oder in vier MELAstore-Boxen.

Careclave – Der Alleskönner im Aufbereitungsraum

Das gesamte Praxis-Team der berliner MundArt ist sich einig: Auf Careclave können wir uns zu 100 % verlassen – und das an 7 Tagen pro Woche! Der innovative und ganzheitliche Ansatz passt optimal zu unserem Praxis-Konzept. Reinigung, Desinfektion, Pflege und Sterilisation in nur einem Gerät gewähreistet eine RKI-konforme Aufbereitung, langfristige Werterhaltung der Übertragungsinstrumente und schenkt uns gleichzeitig die wertvollste Ressource in der heutigen Welt: Zeit, die wir nicht mehr im Aufbereitungsraum, sondern mit der individuellen Behandlung unserer Patienten verbringen können.

Smart Dental Clinic is a highly qualified dental clinic with 18 well-educated dental professionals in Romania, Cluj-Napoca. The dental clinic is specialized in a variety of dental services such as oral surgery, endodontics, dental aesthetics as well as in orthodontics and treatments of general dentistry. Through exceptional service and modern technology, ideal conditions for a first-class treatment are provided.

Reliable working routines by using the MELAG System Solution

Health is our most precious asset. That is why we focus on proper instrument decontamination. When designing our decontamination room we wanted to use latest technology for the best-possible efficiency and safety. We chose the MELAG system solution in order to implement a fully aligned and integrated reprocessing workflow from one manufacturer. With MELAtherm 10 Evolution, MELAseal Pro and Vacuklav 44 B+ Evolution, we reliably cover all process steps.

Especially, the MELAG washer-disinfector plays a vital role in workflow optimization. The automated cleaning and disinfection of instruments not only saves considerable time and money, but also reduces the risk of puncture wounds compared the manual procedures. With an active drying, space-saving process agent intake and integrated documentation interfaces, MELAtherm 10 Evolution meets all of our requirements and ensures highest hygiene standards. Questions about correct working procedures are easily answered by the video tutorials on the large colour-touch display.

We really like the universal use of our sterilizer Vacuklav 44 B+, high speed cycles, especially for small loads and the big capacity for all combinations of instruments, even with our surgical cassettes. It is very powerful and nice to operate.

With the MELAG system solution we support patient care

Infection control is more important than ever. Even in times of COVID-19 our patients can rely on our hygiene measures. For the safety of our patients and team, we deploy the MELAG System Solution. The aligned operating concept gives our team confidence in instrument decontamination. We are very pleased to have MELAG as our hygiene partner by our side.

We recently awarded Studio Balsano as a MELAG Hygiene Partner for excellence in patient protection. The practice is equipped with the highly efficient integrated MELAG System Solution. Introducing latest technological innovations allows them to provide high quality dental treatment and the best protection against infections.

Using the integrated system solution from a single manufacturer ensures safe infection prevention for staff and patients alike and fits in perfectly. Dr. Balsano's highest priority is the protection of the patients and to co-ordinate procedures and written protocols to ensure biological control. His Team guarantees maximum safety of the treatment for every patient.

The dental practice provides safe and efficient instrument reprocessing workflows following the highest international hygiene standards.

Unident Union Dental Spa is a clinic in Wroclaw that specializes in implantology, orthodontics and aesthetic medicine. The clinic offers the entire spectrum of dental treatment for their patients. The modern interior design, which creates a unique ambience, has been awarded with a design prize. The team at Unident Union Dental Spa does not only attach great importance to a modern facility - the decontamination room is also equipped with the latest MELAG System Solution for time-saving workflows.

Safe and efficient processes for infection control

Investing in quality and innovation was our top-priority right from the start. We chose the MELAG System because we wanted smooth operation without interruptions in our decontamination room. Thanks to the aligned MELAG System Solution, sterilized instruments are available again in the shortest possible time. 

We particularly appreciate our MELAtherm. After automated reprocessing in the washer-disinfector, the instruments can be safely cleaned, disinfected and removed dry. This offers us great comfort and saves a lot of time. The instruments are sealed before sterilization, also time-optimzed, by using the MELAseal Pro rotary sealing device. We also attached importance to short cycle times when choosing the autoclave. Vacuklav 44 B+ Evolution enables us to sterilize large quantities of instruments in a very short time due to the patented double-jacket technology and intelligent drying DRYtelligence. The colour touch display of the autoclave makes for an intuitive operation as well as a traceable documentation and approval of the sterilization batch.

Time for treatment of our patients

In order to offer our patients the entire spectrum of dentistry with detailed advice and treatment, we must be able to rely on time-saving workflows. With the perfectly coordinated devices of the MELAG System Solution, our instruments can be reprocessed in the shortest possible time and the entire hygiene cycle runs safely and reliably. We save a lot of time and our patients and the entire team are perfectly protected against infections by means of dangerous pathogens.

Working time is lifetime - a strong partnership and a highly engaged team enable the dentists Antonia Ebel-Wemmer and Stefanie Bleul to put together their own ideas into practice: creating a pleasant atmosphere with impressive interiour design elements and the use of high quality technology. Safety, ease and comfort are important factors for the patient treatment - especially in the treatment of children and anxiety patients.

Protection against infection and meticulous hygiene workflows are just as important in podiatric practices as it is in medical or dental facilities. In order to protect patients even better from infection with pathogens, Podiatrist Vera Wille has decided to use the MELAG System Solution including automatic cleaning and disinfection.

More patient safety in Podiatry practices - Vera Wille shows how easy it can be by using the MELAG System Solution for the entire hygiene process.
The foot specialist has been running her practice near Neubrandenburg for several years. Vera Wille earlier used to clean and disinfect the instruments for her treatments manually. "I love my MELAtherm. For years, I had been treating my instruments manually with ultrasonic baths and a disinfection tub for decontamination. It was a complete waste of time and instrument reprocessing with a washer-disinfector is much safer".

The Podiatrist is still very happy with her step into self-employment, although a family that "goes along with it" is needed, because 10 to 12 hour workdays are quite normal. But Vera Wille appreciates the freedom to run her business as she sees fit and she is always happy to watch patients leave her practice satisfied after treatment. Vera Wille also takes a clear approach to the hygiene workflow. Using the MELAG System means: only one contact person for all steps of instrument preparation, traceable processes, time savings and more safety for her patients.

My system solution is ideally suited to instrument decontamination in Podiatry.
In my Podiatry practice I treat an average of about 10 to 15 patients a day, using specific instruments. Together with MELAG consultants, I was able to clarify in advance whether MELAtherm 10 is suitable for my practice. The MELAtherm basket and accessory system is freely configurable so that everything has been optimally adapted to the individual needs. It could only get even better with one or two accessories that would have been specially developed for Podiatrists.

Before it comes to sterilization with the MELAG autoclave, I wrap individual instruments with my MELAseal 200 sealing device. It is very useful to decontaminate instrument sets with MELAstore arranged appropriately for the respective treatment. This method of working protects against stabbing injuries, because the instruments are firmly arranged in washing trays. With the MELAG system solution, I prepare the instruments legally compliant according to international standards. The fast program run times of the washer-disinfector and the autoclave ensure that my instruments are re-usable within the shortest possible time. Efficiency, easy handling and reliability of the reprocessing workflows are extremely important in daily practice.

Tailore made safe instrument reprocessing
Every day I am happy to offer my foot-patients the utmost care and, in addition, the best prevention of infection with pathogens. The MELAG System Solution individually tailored to my practice requirements, guarantees traceable processes and the highest level of patient safety.

The dermatological specialist practice was founded in 1984 by my mother Dr. Maria Wereta-Kubek. Since 2005 we have been running both practice locations as a team.
The practice headquarters is located in the city centre of Hofgeismar. There we also have our central decontamination room. The second location is in Bad Karlshafen-Helmarshausen. Besides the treatment of acute and chronic skin diseases, we also offer laser therapies, allergological diagnostics and outpatient surgery.
A high standard of hygiene is absolutely important and self-evident for us.

Our standards are high.
In order to meet our high standards, we have decided to use the integrated MELAG System Solution. After we had previously used disposable instruments, we switched to a concept with our own decontamination room and the MELAG System for cost and quality reasons. For cleaning and disinfection, we use MELAtherm 10. The instruments are packed in MELAstore or sealed with MELAseal 100+ before the sterilization in the steam sterilizer Euroklav. Despite the high patient volume - about 70 patients per day, our team was able after a very short time to integrate the new instrument decontamination process easily into the practice workflows.

Especially the fast cycle times play an important role in ensuring efficient workflows. Our washer-disinfector MELAtherm 10 has an active drying and a space-saving drawer for the process agents. The cleaning results are very good: even with a dry storage of the instruments of up to 5 hours, the MELAtherm completely fulfills our demands on the cleaning result. The system concept is also reflected in the documentation of the entire reprocessing. The washer-disinfector and the autoclave have a uniform documentation interface. Via CF-card we can comfortably read out our reprocessing protocols and keep them available if required.

A good team at our side.
The instrument decontamination process with MELAtherm and Euroklav ensures satisfaction for the whole team. Everything was excellently planned and implemented by our specialist dealer KS Medizintechnik. Service work can be covered for all instruments in the decontamination room by a technician of KS Medizintechnik. We were also able to contact MELAG and KS Medizintechnik with our questions at any time during the subsequent support. We are convinced that the investment in the MELAG System has paid off for our practice.

We awarded Denta-Medica in Poland with the title MELAG Hygiene Partner for excellence in patient protection. The Denta-Medica Dental Clinic guarantees safety of the treatment for every patient using the highly efficient MELAG System for instrument reprocessing.

Denta-Medica is a dental clinic providing a full range of dental services, focusing on patient comfort and specializing in medical-diagnostic equipment that allows professional medical treatment at the highest level. In specialist courses such as national and international symposia the team is constantly upgrading their skills and acquiring knowledge. The clinic combines state of the art equipment and technology with knowledge and experience providing their patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach at the highest level.

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

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.