four zones · multi-chair validated.
A dental chain has four operational fronts where clinical quality is made or broken: per-chair autoclaves (multi-instance), composites + materials refrigeration, X-ray room + waiting IAQ, controlled-material access + zonal HVAC. AstreaIoT covers all four with the same platform.
per-chair autoclave (multi-instance)
high-temperature probe per autoclave (121°C+ per-cycle validation) + chamber pressure sensor · each chair with its own autoclave for inter-patient sterilization. Automated per-cycle logbook + NOM-013 + COFEPRIS audit report · cross-chair and cross-clinic for chains.
composites + materials refrigeration
temperature probe per composites refrigerator · temperature-sensitive dental materials (specific range per supplier). Door sensor + compressor current meter. WhatsApp alert in less than 5 minutes if composites at risk.
X-ray room + waiting IAQ
multi-parameter IAQ sensor in X-ray room (critical T+RH for digital radiographic sensors) + waiting room (CO₂ + patient comfort). Gateway placed outside the X-ray room with cable to sensors · LoRaWAN penetration verified by install team.
material access + zonal HVAC
door sensor in controlled-material storage + instrument storeroom. Zonal thermostat per area (consults + waiting + administration) with automatic out-of-hours setback. Smart-plug on non-critical equipment for vampire-load.
Out of scope: radiographic equipment (manufacturer maintenance — Carestream, Acteon, etc.). Also no in-consult recording (patient privacy).
what we protect · what we prevent.
- +Every autoclave per-cycle validated · zero attributable cross-infections · lawsuits avoided
- +Composites in spec · dental materials always ready · zero costs from material replacement
- +NOM-013 compliance · COFEPRIS audit ready in two minutes · dental license defended
- +X-ray room with protected radiographic sensors · continuous diagnostic capacity
- +Per-clinic CFE sub-metering · cross-chain benchmarking · energy savings
- ✕Autoclave with failed cycle · patient with infection · lawsuit + damaged reputation
- ✕Composites out of range · unusable materials · recurring costs
- ✕COFEPRIS audit without logbook · NOM-013 compromise · temporary clinic closure
- ✕X-ray room with high humidity · damaged digital sensor · diagnostic capacity lost
- ✕Unauthorized access to controlled materials · compromised custody chain
eight use cases · four critical areas.
for the dentist + clinical lead.
Responsible Dentist + Clinical Lead + Clinical Director. Two cases · per-chair autoclave with failed cycle before next patient, sterilization cycle aborted by personnel without documentation. Cross-chair validation.
for the clinical coordinator + materials lead.
Clinical Coordinator + Materials Lead + Purchasing. Two cases · composites refrigerator with overnight failure, materials with repeated daytime openings. Materials always in spec.
for the radiology lead + clinical director.
Radiology Lead + Clinical Director + Maintenance. Two cases · X-ray room with high humidity damaging radiographic sensors, waiting room with high CO₂ uncomfortable for patients. Diagnostic capacity + experience.
for the administrative director + commercial director.
Administrative Director + Commercial Director + Maintenance. Two cases · unauthorized nighttime access to controlled materials, CFE sub-metering without per-clinic breakdown (inefficient chain). Compliance + energy savings.
three compliances · one platform covers all three.
For multi-clinic dental chains, cross-clinic dashboard with NOM-013 compliance ranking + efficiency + standardized audits.
from sensor to report · every five minutes · without human intervention
Five steps. They run in parallel across all your sites, all the time. When something crosses a threshold, the flow completes in under five minutes — alert delivered, response logged, inspector-ready evidence captured.
measure
Sensors measure temperature, humidity, current, door-open, leak and other magnitudes every five minutes — no operator required.
detect
The system compares each reading against the threshold configured per recipe · per site · per equipment. Threshold crossing triggers the flow.
alert
The alert routes to the right person via WhatsApp, email or push · per role and schedule configured.
respond
The operator acts from the dashboard or mobile app. The corrective action goes into an immutable log with timestamp + signature.
audit
Everything becomes part of the audit package · time series, critical events, corrective actions, NOM report ready in two clicks.
Five steps · no manual operators · no paperwork · no gaps.
five phases · per clinic.
site survey
1 dayTechnical visit + inventory of per-chair autoclaves, composites refrigerator, X-ray room, access · deployment plan + LoRaWAN penetration test for X-ray shielding.
physical installation
2-3 dayshigh-temperature probes per autoclave + composites refrigerator · X-ray and waiting room IAQ sensors · door sensors · gateway with backup · additional outside-shielded-room gateway if X-ray requires.
configuration + calibration
1-2 daysNOM-013 + COFEPRIS + STPS thresholds · probes calibrated in accredited laboratory · WhatsApp alerts configured + audit templates.
team training
1 dayResponsible Dentist + Clinical Coordinator + Radiology Lead + Administrative Director · each role trains on their flow.
30 days of support + first audit
30 daysAstreaIoT specialist available · first monthly NOM-013 + COFEPRIS report delivered · first backed audit.
For multi-clinic dental chains, wave-based deployment with standardized BOM · pilot in anchor clinic + cross-chain expansion to complete chain.
common questions · before the quote.
does the system work with autoclaves of any brand?
Yes · high-temperature external probe clip-mounted + chamber pressure sensor. Compatible with Tuttnauer, Midmark, Sirona, dental and medical autoclaves. No manufacturer modification required.
how does LoRaWAN work in X-ray room with lead shielding?
Gateway placed outside the X-ray room (typically hallway or adjacent room) + sensors connected via short cable through the wall. Install team validates LoRaWAN penetration at site survey. Alternative: dedicated gateway inside the room if shielding allows.
does it integrate with dental management software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Mexican systems)?
Yes · via Custom Integration L3. Compatible with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, common Mexican systems · autoclave + composites + access data feeds the central system.
is patient privacy respected?
Yes · zero cameras + zero audio in consult room. Only environmental sensors + door sensors + PIR presence (no image). Patient privacy respected.
what about clinics in shopping malls?
Gateway compatible with mall WiFi · cellular backhaul as backup. Works where local internet is unstable. Standard configuration for mid-format chains.
is pricing per clinic or per dental chain?
Flexible model · per-clinic subscription with tier per number of chairs (autoclaves), refrigerators, rooms. For multi-clinic chains, discount per number of clinics + cross-chain dashboard included.
does it integrate with COFEPRIS and NOM-013 audit?
Yes · pre-configured templates for COFEPRIS + NOM-013 · downloadable monthly PDF report with complete logbook of autoclaves + composites + access + IAQ · your Responsable Sanitario hands the evidence packet to the auditor (two-minute prep).