Brian W Skellie returns to BMXnet 2023 as a speaker

I am delighted to be speaking and holding workshops at the 17th annual BMXnet event on the 7th to 10th of September 2023. It is a special opportunity to share ideas and techniques with our peers for professional growth. I’m looking forward to the enriching experience with all of you who can participate again!

Updated & New Classes
for BMXnet 2023

Needle Control + Workshop – Thu. 11am-12:30pm on Stage

“Needle control” refers to the precise manipulation and handling of piercing needles during the piercing process. This class focuses on teaching participants how to confidently control the needle’s movement for accurate and controlled piercings, minimizing discomfort for the client. The “workshop” aspect implies that attendees will have the opportunity to engage in practical exercises to improve their needle control skills, potentially using simulators or safe training materials.

Needle Bending & Modification – Thu. 7pm-8:30pm
Needles with Ruben and Brian

This class will be centered around modifying piercing needles to suit specific piercing situations. Needle bending and modification involves altering the angle or shape or the needle tip to accommodate different piercing placements, anatomies, or jewelry styles. This skill can be especially valuable for piercers who encounter unique client needs or want to offer more specialized piercing services.

by: Brian Skellie & Rubén Triguero

Needle Blanks Tips & Tricks Fri. 9am-10:30am

What is a needle blank? The use of needle blanks in disposable piercing technique, how to make tools with them.

Needle blanks are an essential component in the field of body piercing. They are clean, deburred and precisely sized needle tubing without a sharp point, typically made from high-quality stainless steel. These blanks serve as the foundation for creating various types of piercing needles. They play a crucial role in a single use/disposable piercing technique.

The single use/disposable piercing technique has gained popularity due to its emphasis on hygiene and reducing the risk of cross-contamination. In this technique, piercers use sterilized single-use needles and tools, eliminating the need for reprocessing. The needle blanks can come into play in this process, as they allow piercers to customize and create piercing devices to suit different types of piercings, ensuring a more comfortable and accurate piercing experience for the client.

by: Brian Skellie & Rubén Triguero

Open Piercing Workshop – Fri. 4pm-8:30pm

This is an open piercing workshop – if enough attendees want to get pierced, we will have a lot to talk about, demonstrate etc. … so get ready for some hands-on action!

by: Brian Skellie & more

Understanding Materials – Sat. 11am-12:30pm
Body jewelry verification program phase 1 logo.

This class delves into the various materials used in body jewelry, their properties, and their compatibility with different types of piercings and skin sensitivities. Topics will include specifications for metals, polymers, glass, and other materials commonly used in body jewelry, discussing factors like biocompatibility qualities, durability and why standards matter. Includes details about the APP Body Jewelry Verification Program: Phases 1 and 2.

Anodizing is Awesome! #anodizingisawesome – Sat. 4pm-5:30pm

Anodizing Class + Scientastic Demonstration!

Brian Skellie makes it easy for you to anodize your titanium and niobium body jewelry with detailed information and rationale, accompanied by live demonstration and step by step instructions. How can this surface finish process make a difference in your client’s healing results? How can you re-anodize for client jewelry if the color has worn off? These questions and more answered in this class.

Topics covered:

  • How and why to include anodization into your workflow for a cleaner and less reactive surface finish
  • How to offer instant coloration / re-colorization for customers
Anodization Advanced – Sun. 9am-10:30am
Hands-On live anodizing

Anodizing Class + Scientastic Demonstration!

Advanced class is extra paid (50 EUR)

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OPTIM 1 is effective against Coronavirus family.

Demonstrated virucidal efficacy extends to new and emerging pathogens.

  • 30-second virucidal contact time applies to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS CoV).

≤1 Minute Contact Times

OPTIM 1 is proven to deliver superior kill performance; contact times are faster which ensures compliance and provides confidence that disinfection has been achieved.

OPTIM 1 has been proven effective against difficult to kill pathogens such as Norovirus, giving you confidence that your facility is protected against pathogens of concern.

OPTIM 1 – Fast & Effective!

  • 1 Minute Virucidal claim against non-enveloped and enveloped viruses!
  • 1 Minute Tuberculocidal claim!
  • 30 Second Sanitizer – 99.9% broad-spectrum kill (>3 log reduction) of vegetative bacteria!

Comparison

The Perfect Balance - No compromise between efficacy and being protected.

With a 1 minute broad-spectrum contact time, OPTIM 1 is one of the fastest and most effective cleaner & intermediate level disinfectants. It is listed as a category IV, the EPA’s lowest toxicity category.

OPTIM 1 provides the confidence that you are compliant and protecting your patients, staff, equipment and the environment without compromise; the perfect balance.

Effective One-Step Cleaner

  • Removes organic debris while disinfecting, saving you time and money1

Fast Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant

  • 1 minute contact time ensures compliance, saving you time and money2

Protect yourself and your patients

  • In the lowest EPA toxicity category, category IV
  • No GHS hazard pictograms, signal words or statements required
  • No VOCs (volatile organic compounds)

Sustainable

  • Active ingredient, Hydrogen Peroxide, breaks down into
    water and oxygen
  • No active residues
    reduce environmental impact

Time and Cost Efficient

  • ½ as many wipes as the leading competitor are needed to keep your surface wet long enough to achieve disinfection3

Compatible

Designed to be compatible with a wide range of materials4

Articles / Studies

The Dental Advisor OPTIM 1: Editor’s Choice - 92% Overall Rating Download
The Dental Advisor Environmental Surface Wetness Test: Comparison of Disinfectant Wipes Download
The Dental Advisor Effect of OPTIM 1 on Tensile Properties of Dental Chair Fabrics Download
The Dental Advisor OPTIM 1 Environmental Surface Cleaning Investigation Download
Disinfection Digest OPTIM 1 Safety Profile Overview Download
Disinfection Digest OPTIM 1 Your Ideal Disinfectant Download
Dental Aegis PEER PERSPECTIVE: Ongoing Evolution of Germicides: Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide for Surface Disinfection Download eBook

Surface Disinfectant Contact Time*

Product Name Active Ingredient Mycobacteria Non-enveloped Viruses Enveloped Viruses Bacteria Fungicidal Cleaning Claim GHS Warning Pictograms
TB Adeno Polio Noro Rota RSV HIV HBV (Hep.B) HCV (Hep.C) Influenza A MRSA VRE E.coli PSA
OPTIM 1 0.5% Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide 1 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 1 1 1 1 30 sec One-Step Cleaner None
OPTIM 33TB 0.5% Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 One-Step Cleaner None
Birex SE Phenolics 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 One-Step Cleaner HarmfulCorrosive
ProSpray Phenolics 3 1 3 3 3 One-Step Cleaner Harmful
Caviwipes1 Quats-alcohol 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 One-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Caviwipes Quats-alcohol 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 Two-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Caviwipes AF Quats 5 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 One-Step Cleaner None
Opticide 3 Quats-alcohol 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Two-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Sanicloth AF3 Quats 3 3 3 3 30 sec 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 One-Step Cleaner None
Sanicloth Super Quats-alcohol 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 One-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Sultan Volo Quats-alcohol 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Two-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Discide Ultra Quats-alcohol 1 1 1 1 1 1 30 sec 1 1 1 1 1 Two-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Lysol IC 111 Quats-alcohol 6 3 1 10 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 2 2 2 2 2 One-Step Cleaner Flammable
Clorox HP Wipes 1.4% Hydrogen Peroxide 5 3 1 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 1 1 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 5 One-Step Cleaner None
Legend
HarmfulHarmful CorrosiveCorrosive FlammableFlammable

Downloads

Sell Sheet: OPTIM 1 One-Step Cleaner & Intermediate Disinfectant
Quick Reference Guide: OPTIM Surface Cleaner & Disinfectant
Safety Data Sheet: OPTIM 1 Liquid (US)
Safety Data Sheet: OPTIM 1 Wipes (US)
Frequently Asked Questions: OPTIM 1 Wipes (US)

1 John Molinari, PhD, Peri Nelson, BS, and Devi J.V. Raghavan, BDS. Optim 1 Cleaning and Disinfection Study. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
2 John A. Molinari, Ph.D., Peri Nelson, B.S., Antonia Molinari. Environmental Surface Wetness Test: Comparison of Disinfectant Wipes. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
3 John A. Molinari, Ph.D., Peri Nelson, B.S., Antonia Molinari. Environmental Surface Wetness Test: Comparison of Disinfectant Wipes. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
4 John Molinari, Ph.D., Peri Nelson, B.S. Effect of Optim 1 on Tensile Properties of Dental Chair Fabrics. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
* Contact time in minutes. If blank, no published information was available. Information was obtained from publicly available material in September of 2016. Information will be updated if there are changes in claims.

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FREE for those who purchased their Anodizer or STATIM from Brian through Piercers.com or Statim.us, and includes membership to Brian’s anodization training group.

Advanced Anodizing Techniques for Body Jewelry

Scientastic live demonstration!

Advanced class is paid or free for those who purchased their anodizer from Brian, and includes membership to a private professional anodizing forum full of videos, photos and expert user advice and detailed educational guide and color chart as a PDF download.

*Discounted for current anodizer owners and those who have already attended one of Brian’s previous Anodizing workshops

Piercing Techniques + Hands-On Live Piercing

This class covers a comprehensive range of piercing techniques, including discussion of sterilization, placement considerations, and proper procedures for different types of piercings. The “hands-on live piercing” component indicates that participants will have the opportunity to observe or participate in actual piercing procedures under the guidance of an experienced instructor. This type of interactive learning helps aspiring piercers gain practical skills in a controlled environment.

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