Equipment & OSHA Services
The equipment the protocol calls for, and the compliance support that helps a practice meet OSHA expectations while removing mercury amalgam safely.
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What The Protocol Calls For
The protocol outlines mandatory equipment and technique for every amalgam removal. These are not optional extras: each one exists to reduce mercury vapour and particulate exposure for the patient, the clinical team, and the environment.
Air Filtration and Ventilation
The protocol outlines the mandatory installation of sizeable filtration systems in dental rooms. These systems, like air filtration or oral aerosol vacuums, capture harmful mercury vapor and amalgam particles during removal procedures.
Patient Barriers and Eye Protection
Full body barriers are worn by patients to protect their clothes from mercury exposure. They are also provided with eye protection.
Adsorbent Mouth Rinse
Mouths are thoroughly flushed with an adsorbent like charcoal before the procedure.
Chunking Technique
The amalgam is sectioned into pieces and removed, reducing exposure levels.
Personal Protective Equipment
Workers utilize personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators and full-body gowns during the process of removal. After finishing the procedure, all used PPE is correctly disposed of, as it is contaminated with mercury.
High-Volume Suction and Cleanup
Technology like high-volume suction equipment helps continue to capture any remaining mercury particulate after the completion of the procedure.
Compliance Support For Your Practice
The PROTECT Protocol adheres to OSHA guidelines. If you are building out amalgam removal in your practice, the academy can point you to the compliance help that keeps your team protected and your paperwork in order.
Compliance Review
A walk-through of your amalgam removal workflow against current OSHA expectations, with a written summary of gaps and priorities.
Exposure Control Plan
Help drafting and maintaining the written exposure control plan your practice is expected to keep on file.
Staff Training
Training for dentists, hygienists, and assistants on respirator use, PPE donning and doffing, and safe disposal of contaminated waste.
Recordkeeping Guidance
Direction on the monitoring, medical evaluation, and documentation records that accompany a mercury exposure programme.
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The information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical or dental advice. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare or dental practitioner about your individual situation.