Sterilization - Our Commitment To Your Protection

As a dedicated dental team, we have always been and continue to be concerned about patient protection from infectious diseases. Each time a patient visits our office, a very special trust is placed into our hands. We do not take this trust lightly. That is why we are committed to providing maximum protection to you, our patient, against any kind of infectious disease including AIDS.

Many hours have gone into the design of our infection-control system. We are constantly evaluating and updating our procedures. The use of gloves, masks and protective eyewear are some of the more prominent steps that are taken of to insure safety. But what goes on behind the scenes? What steps are taken that are not so obvious to you, the patient?

Between each patient, the treatment rooms are thoroughly wiped with a surface disinfectant. (Several observant patients have commented that the lights in the treatment rooms look spotted. This is residue left from the disinfectant, which must be wiped on wet and allowed to air dry.) The instruments including headpieces are put through a system of ultrasonic scrubbing and then sterilized at 350 degrees in a large oven called a driclave. The instruments are packaged in such a fashion that ensures they are never touched before actual set-up in the treatment room, and when the instruments are touched, it is with gloved hands.

There are many, many fine details which are entailed in our infection-control system. Our staff members are thoroughly trained in infection-control procedures.

We hope by making you, our patient, more aware of what measures are being taken on your behalf, that your trust and confidence in our team will make your visit a little more comfortable.