Times Are Changing• The dentist-to-population ratio has been declining since

1995, more dentists will be leaving than entering the workforce.

• Population projections through 2025 are approximately +20% in the U.S. and +16% in Canada.

• With people living longer and improved oral health, the number of teeth to be cared for is increasing at a faster rate than the population.

• Of occupational exposure injuries in dentistry, 31% occur during instrument clean-up.

Source: Journal of Dental Education Vol. 65, No. 6, Trends in Dentistry and Dental Education, Bureau of Labor Statistics, ADA 2003 Workforce Model 2001-2025, ADA News, Journal of Dental Education Vol. 65, No.5, Occupational Exposures to Blood in a Dental Teaching Environment: Results of a Ten-Year Surveillance Study

What are the goals for your practice?

• One that allows you to see more patients without having to expand your hours?

• One that greatly improves productivity and reduces cost?

• One the provides a state of the art infection control process and improves the marketability of your practice?

• One that greatly eliminates the chance of sharp injuries for your staff and potential liability?

• One that has a happy and dedicated staff?

Creating a New Sterilization Environment

• Increases productivity allowing more time to provide superior patient care.

• Optimizes office flow which reduces staff stress

• Helps to manage assets and operational costs

• Allows for safer practices

• Creates a marketable environment

• All while promoting a positive and dedicated dental team

Let’s see how IMS can help you achieve these goals by creating a new sterilization environment that:

Process Flow

The first step is to establish a protocol that allows for efficient processing from chairside through storage, that will not only be more effective – it will reduce instrument wear, provide safer techniques, and increase productivity.

Processing Recommendations

• In this chart, OSAP highlighted the key areas the central processing area should be divided into:

1) Receiving, cleaning2) Rinsing and drying3) Preparation and packaging4) Sterilization5) Storage

How Does IMS Work?

Hu-Friedy’s IMS system allows an office to:– Have additional time with their patients– Know what is in a set-up every time– Reduce the chance for sharps injuries– Prolong the life and care of instruments– Save time and money with no sorting or

searching for instruments

Chairside efficiency is key to a successful practice.

Organization = Standardization = Efficiency

By moving the instruments from cleaning through chairside…..

• Save 5-10 minutes per procedure.

• Eliminate dangerous hand scrubbing.

• Eliminate time consuming sorting of instruments.

• Portray a more professional image.

How much time is saved?

• Based on your procedures per day.• Based on your billing rate.• What could you do with that time?

How fast is the Office’s return?

Purchase

Ultrasonic $2,500

Autoclave $5,000

IMS $5,000

Total $12,500

Revenue generated $99,000Payoff in less than 2 months.

* With $15,000 steri-center, payoff in less than 4 months.

• Standardized approach keeps instrument set-ups intact.

• Enables assistant to remain at chairside for entire procedure.

• Increases cleaning efficiency so no delays between patients.

Efficiency & Organization

• Reduces staff (and owner) stress.

• Makes training easy for new employees.

• Reduces chance for sharps injuries while improving OSHA compliance.

• Enhances marketability of the practice attracting new patients and staff.

Staff Satisfaction

• Time saved* equals increased revenues.

• Reduces exposure to contaminated sharps and exposure costs up to $3,000/incident.

• Prolonged instrument life.

* IMS users have stated that they save 45-60 minutes per day using IMS system. (2003 market survey)

Return on Investment

What do customers think of IMS?

• 98% are satisfied or very satisfied and said it was worth the investment

• On average IMS saves up to 60 minutes per day

• When asked why IMS was implemented:

Organization

Time savings

Increased efficiency

Safer protocols

“It makes the office more professional and lets us provide a better patient

experience”

Source: IMS market survey by Hu-Friedy, 2003

Introduction to the IMS Line

• Hu-Friedy offers the most complete line of instrument management products on the market.

– Cassettes– Cleaning and Care– Sterilization– Organization

Signature Series® Cassettes

• Made of long-lasting, low maintenance stainless steel.

• Available in over 100 different size, configuration, and color options.

• Can be customized to meet your needs.

* Resin IMS Cassettes are also available.

IMS – Features

Electropolished Durable Silicone Rails

Positive Locking Mechanism

Functional Accessory Area

Efficient HolePattern

Smooth Round Corners

Hu-Friedy Warranty

IMS – Instrument Management System

• Electropolish– Made of long-lasting, electropolished stainless steel that

provides a protective sheet against corrosion and a professional appearance.

• Durable Silicone Rails– Soft silicone rails are designed to safeguard instruments from

damage during processing.

IMS – Instrument Management System

• Positive Locking Mechanism– Positive locking mechanism provides a visual indication that the

cassette is locked for safety.

• Functional Accessory Area– Accessory areas are available to make it easy to store other

items you need for a procedure.

IMS – Instrument Management System

• Efficient Hole Pattern– Unique hole patterns enhance cleaning and sterilization and

protect instruments from protrusion.

• Smooth Round Corners– Smooth, rounded corners and slotted edges increase drainage

and reduce drying time.

IMS – Instrument Management System

• Hu-Friedy Warranty– Hu-Friedy cassettes have a FOUR-YEAR warranty.– We stand behind our product 100%!

Double-Decker™ Cassettes

• Hold 8-20 instruments in the space of a small-sized cassette.

• The compact size of these cassettes may allow an office to process an additional cassette during each cycle.

• The patented compression arm protects the instruments throughout the cleaning cycle.

Signature Series Collection

The Signature Series Collections features a compilation of clinician’s most popular procedural set-ups.

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IMS Instrument Management System

Now that you are more knowledgeable about Hu-Friedy’s Cassettes, let’s learn more about the IMS Cycle and how IMS can benefit you and your office.

Chairside

• Using IMS, everything is already organized and ready to go.

• Color-code rings make it easy to return instruments to their proper procedural order.

Cleaning

• Using an IMS protocol, instruments are securely held in a fully enclosed, locked cassette.

• The operator does not handle loose instruments, reducing the chance of exposure and injury.

Sterilization

• The cassettes are then packaged (i.e., using wrap or Bagette® Self-Sealing Sterilization pouches) with internal and external indicators prior to sterilization.

• The entire cassette can be placed in the autoclave unit for proper sterilization

Storage

• The storage of instruments in cassettes is the most efficient, safe, and organized method of storage.

IMS – Instrument Management System

• Hu-Friedy’s IMS system is more than just cassettes.

• In addition to cassettes, the system includes cleaning and care and sterilization products for a comprehensive approach to instrument processing.

Enzymax® Detergent• Enzymax is the only specially

formulated enzymatic detergent with dual enzymes and Steelgard™ agents for added corrosion protection and sparkling instrument restoration.

• Unique dual enzymes work quickly to remove and prevent biofilms while thoroughly cleaning instruments.

• A multi-purpose detergent, used as an ultrasonic, presoak, linen, spot removal and evacuation cleaner.

• Biodegradable and phosphate free.

• With the Enzymax Spray Gel, instrument cleaning can begin while instruments are waiting to be processed.

Enzymax Spray Gel

– Keeps instruments moist, preventing debris from drying onto instruments before processing.

– Dual Enzyme• Digests and removes blood,

tissue, and other debris.– Built-in Corrosion Inhibitor

• Protects stainless steel and anodized aluminum from corrosion.

– Ready-to-use– Clear Gel Composition– Linen Spot Remover– Easy to Use

IMS Wrap

• Autoclave Wrap– Best combination

of softness and added strength.

• Universal Wrap– Great performance

at a lower cost.

Hu-Friedy offers two grades of wrap to meet an office’s needs.

Bagette® Pouches

• Bagette Self-Sealing Sterilization pouches are designed to fit Hu-Friedy cassettes and are available in three sizes.

• Constructed with durable materials and thick seals.

• Built-in external and internal indicators that relay accurate time and temperature verification.

For Every Cassette… There’s a Bagette

• Hu-Friedy’s SporeCheck is a quick and accurate approach to in-office steam sterilization monitoring.

• The fastest biological indicator (BI) monitoring system on the market, it provides reliable results in 24 hours while being in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines.

IMS ProductsAccessories

• Endodontic Stand• Bur Cushions• Hinged Instrument

Clips• Cassette Clips• Needle Cap Holder• Parts Boxes

Organization Products• Color-Code Instrument

Rings• Signature Series Grips• Color Tabs• I.D. Labels• I.D. Markers

For more details on these products, please refer to the IMS Catalog available through your Hu-Friedy representative or www.hu-friedy.com.

Summary

• Hu-Friedy’s IMS system provides a safer, quicker, easier, and more efficient way to process and organize instruments in a dental office.

• They are the most versatile and finely-crafted cassettes on the market today.

• IMS offers a complete system that includes over 100 different size, configuration, and color options available.

Conclusion• A practice can’t be truly state-of-the art and achieve its

full potential without the IMS system.

• It’s safer, faster and smarter.

• Take your practice to the next level.

Qualifying Question

• Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Hu-Friedy’s Instrument Management System (IMS).

• To earn your Hu-Points towards a product evaluation, please exit and answer the following question on the Member Resources Page:

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Hu-Friedy’s Instrument Management System (IMS)?

a) Organizationb) Safetyc) Efficiencyd) Instrument Integritye) None of the above, these are all benefits