Swipe of a Wipe Cleans What Can’t Be Seen
DPS readers rely on SciCan’s OPTIM surface disinfectants to keep their operatories safe and compliant, including the 1-step OPTIM OS1 wipes
Nobody ever cries over spilled milk. It’s just a quick swipe of a wipe and we’re on to the next thing. But in dentistry, just because a surface is clean does not mean it’s disinfected, and “cleaning is the necessary first step of any disinfection process.”* And that’s where OPTIM OS1 wipes step into the picture.
Wipe Away Bacteria in 1 Easy Step
OPTIM OS1 is a 1-step cleaner-disinfectant wipe with superior wettability that removes soil and hard-to-kill organisms. A cost-efficient addition to any practice, the durable wipes clean and disinfect twice the surface area of the leading quats-alcohol wipes with just 1 wipe, and they do so without exposing staff to harmful VOCs or the risk of irritant-induced occupational asthma.¹
Free of fragrance and dyes, OPTIM OS1 wipes feature a proprietary LAS Active System, which combines a powerful surfactant base with fast-acting disinfection to kill over 40 organisms—including bacteria, viruses, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and emerging pathogens—in just 1 minute on hard, nonporous surfaces.
“The LAS Active System sounds like a complex chemical process, but it’s actually very simple yet brilliant,” shared Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, FACD, a dental infection control consultant who has a clever way of describing LAS.
“ …OPTIM OS1 wipes the entire micelle away, cleaning and disinfecting in just 1 motion.”
—Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, FACD
“When a fly touches a Venus flytrap plant, the trap shuts, and the plant secretes an enzyme to kill and digest the insect,” she explained. “With the LAS Active System, when the surfactant molecule encounters a debris or microorganism on the surface, the tail of the molecule entraps the debris by forming a micelle, and then penetrates the bacterial cell membrane to kill the bacteria. Then, OPTIM OS1 wipes the entire micelle away, cleaning and disinfecting in just 1 motion.
Clean & Disinfect with Confidence
Most practices encounter a wide range of microorganisms every day—none of which can be seen by the naked eye.
“If a wipe can kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis, as is the case with OPTIM OS1, it will also kill other microorganisms team members are likely to encounter on surfaces,” said Dr. Fluent. “That’s because other viruses, bacteria, and fungi generally require lesser contact times to be effective.”
Emphasizing the value of SciCan’s expertise in the infection control space, Dr. Fluent recalled when SciCan rep Christina Masengale helped a practice prioritize safety and ensure compliance. “I was blown away with her familiarity with the office and choke points within their protocols. I knew that I could trust her to make the most informed decisions for this practice,” she shared.
For more information
*https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf
Acute antimicrobial pesticide-related illnesses among workers in healthcare facilities,
CA, LA, MI, TX, 2002-2007. CDC Weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report,
May 14, 2010.
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STATCOOL
Direct-to-Drain for STATIM
Robust engineering that protects your drain, cycle after cycle.
STATCOOL is one of the smallest, most compact sterilizer exhaust cooling systems available, designed to fit easily in any under‑counter space, vertically or horizontally. It uses a simple, non‑electric wax motor that activates instantly for immediate cooling.
Its inline temperature monitoring continually checks water temperature making sure your plumbing is always protected.
Protects plumbing by reducing drain exposure to high heat.
Eliminates steam and moisture buildup caused by storing hot waste bottles in enclosed cabinets.
Improves safety for staff by removing the need to handle hot, exhaust waste bottles.
Installs neatly inside cabinetry, fitting securely along the cabinet wall beneath the counter.
Cools exhaust wastewater for up to two STATIM® autoclaves.
Saves time with its non electric, self regulating design that has no bottles to empty and needs virtually no maintenance.
Compact size fits under any counter
The innovative STATCOOL is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Its tiny stature gives you a wide range of installation options. Using the mounting clips, it can be configured for vertical or horizontal installation in any stericenter.
2-Year Warranty
STATCOOL’s durability and long‑term performance is backed by a 2‑year warranty that protects your investment.
Digital Thermal Alarm
An inline water temperature monitor warns you when exhaust water is too hot, ensuring STATCOOL always operates optimally.
Code-compliant installation
Installation hardware includes QAI-approved VersaCheck® QC dual check backflow preventer.
