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All
instruments and hand pieces (drills) used in this office are
HEAT STEAMED STERILIZED in an AUTOCLAVE after each patient.
Other
supplies used in your treatment are made of plastic or paper and
are used only once, on you,
and then disposed of.
We do not
use cold sterilization (chemicals) to "sterilize" our
instruments. All instruments and hand pieces (drills) are
autoclaved in a manner identical to instruments in a hospital
operating room.
Our Staff
holds regular meetings to discuss and receive training in office
safety and infection control procedures. You can feel assured
that all of our sterilization procedures conform to or
exceed the recommended guidelines from the Center for
Disease Control, OSHA, and the American Dental Association.
Other
infection control measures include wearing gloves, masks, and
protective eyewear. Gloves are changed after each patient
and upon leaving the treatment rooms. After each patient,
counter tops and equipment are cleaned and disinfected with a
high-level surface disinfectant. Needles, sharp objects,
and contaminated waste are disposed of in special containers. |
