The CAO Group has announced the launch of its line of Aegis™ personal protective equipment to help dental practices reopen during COVID-19.
The CAO Group, Inc. (CAO) has announced the launch of its line of Aegis™ personal protective equipment (PPE) to help dental practices reopen under COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
The Aegis PPE line consists of-but is not limited to-Aerosol VacStation, infrared thermometer, coverall suits, protective KN95 masks, surgical masks, protective goggles, and face shields. Each product has unique features to protect staff in dental settings.
The Aegis VacStation features a three-stage filtration and UV light with a flow rate of three cubic meters per minute. The three-stage filtration includes a moisture filter, a HEPA H13 filter for particles as small as 2.5 μm, and an active carbon filter for solvent and active particles. The UV light is 275 nm wavelength of intensity.
The Aegis infrared thermometer is an FDA cleared class II medical device that measures body temperature with no contact in less than one second.
“Protecting office staff shall be the number one priority for dental practices,” said, Dr. Densen Cao, founder and CEO of CAO. “Protections in dental practices must be advanced to a new standard under COVID-19 pandemic. Our recommendations for additional procedures for protecting dental staff are as follows: 1. Check patient temperature as part of check-in; 2. Use coverall suit, goggles, KN95 or surgical masks, and face shield to protect staff during the procedures; 3. Use aerosol vacuum station to suck away aerosol during the procedures; 4. Disinfect routinely between patients.”
For more information, visit caogroup.com or amdlasers.com.
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