It seems obvious that pollutants outdoors are detrimental to our health and are best to be avoided where possible, but how often do we stop to think about the quality of our indoor air? Air quality is affected by gases, particulates and microbial contaminants and these in turn can affect our health, comfort and wellbeing within the confines of a building.
Now more than ever we can be particularly mindful of airborne pollutants indoors and the potential harmful effects. A good way to minimise the threat is to reduce dirt and pollutants in the air through routine cleaning and ventilation. If fresh air is not accessible to a room however, an air purifier is a very practical way to prevent the pollutants entering the lungs. And according to a recent study, air filtration could significantly reduce the risk of Covid-19 spread during dental visits. Designed to filter out viruses, bacteria and other indoor air pollutants, their use is highly recommended in dental clinics in order to ensure safer breathing air for the dental team and patients.
Large amounts of microbial aerosols are generated during dental treatments, which means that air purifiers can offer several benefits. Generally in dental care, safe distances are impossible to maintain, patient turnover is high, and different chemicals are used during treatments.
The newly launched Planmeca Cleanic 500 air purification system has been designed specifically with dental surgeries in mind. The system purifies the air around the dental team and the patients efficiently and adjusts itself according to air quality. Planmeca Cleanic 500 removes odours, gases, microbes and other impurities from indoor air, efficiently and quietly. The smart monitor of Planmeca Cleanic 500 automatically analyses and controls indoor air quality. In addition to the autopilot mode, a manual purification mode is also available. Air quality can be monitored and the whole system controlled remotely using a mobile app.
Air purifiers can even bring relief to patients and staff who suffer from allergies, hypersensitivities or asthma, and they also remove air pollutants efficiently. Clean air makes for a happier workspace and it has also been observed that eliminating odours might help reduce dental anxiety.
Planmeca Cleanic 500 is suitable for both small rooms and large clinic areas. Fresh indoor air is ensured by an efficient HEPA filter (99.5 per cent) and a tailored activated carbon filtration system. With an imposed fallow time in between patients, the speed of air purification is especially important at present. The Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) offered by Planmeca Cleanic 500 can be as high as 600 m³/h, an efficient choice for clinic air purification. For more information on air purification visit www.planmeca.com or call 0800 5200 330.