Air/Water Syringe

One of the most overlooked areas of contamination in the dental operatory is the air/water syringe. As we look at this item, the buttons have a slight raised quality over the body of the syringe. These areas are some of the most difficult to disinfect. Due to this "flaw" the use of barriers which protect the buttons and the area directly beneath them is recommended. This will promote the ease of cleaning this instrument and elevate the level of infection control in the operatory and the office.