[Eithne Irving]

Hi Kylie
Federal ADA gets this question sometimes and we usually advise that a dental clinic does not need an airtight ceiling, unlike a PC2 microbiology lab where there are
OGTR requirements on sealing of surfaces. Both suspended ceilings and plasterboard ceiling are in wide use in dental clinics and other health facilities.
It is common to use the ceiling cavity for the movement of return air to central air handling units.

There is no specific building code for dental practices – the Aus HFG is advisory and gives general advice only.
Hope that helps

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Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding the building code for dental practices or perhaps office based environments in general.

A lighting designer for a new practice build is concerned about ceiling tiles and has specifically said a plasterboard ceiling is required as it seals the ceiling cavity above and prevents dust falling into the workspace. I agree this is a priority, but plaster board specifically? I will take a look at the AusHG Guidelines in the meantime, but I would still be interested to get the groups thoughts on this.

Thanks all, I know everyone is hard at it right now and will certainly value any comments.

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Hi Emma

For routine dentistry it’s completely appropriate to use 2% or 4% chlorhexidine hand wash (if you can source it) as a good alternative to ABHR, but washing effectively with soap and water is also completely appropriate.

There are other Antibacterial TGA approved handwash products also available including Povidone Iodine products (such as Betadine) which may be used with appropriate caution. For surgical procedures the ADA Infection Control Guidelines provide guidance on appropriate hand hygiene.

If you need more details happy to chat.
Eithne

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On 15 Jul 2020, at 5:47 pm, Jones, Emma wrote:

Hi All

Regarding hand soap in the dental channel we are experiencing supply issues.

Our Australian Dental Association guidelines for infection control reference only TGA ABHR products to be used but I cant reference anything specific relating to soaps. Obviously clinicians cannot use domestic handwash but QV gentle wash has come up as a potential option.

I believe this a non TGA listed hand wash as it has no specific claims but is apparently on contract to NSW Health and some NSW dental health clinics.

My question is would QV gentle wash (or similar) be a suitable option for use in the dental channel?

Thanks for all your help
Emma

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