This information is provided to inform you about the measures we have taken in our office to reduce the chance of cross-contamination of disease from patient to patient. Our sterilization and disinfection protocols meet and in many cases exceed the standard set by OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) for health professional practice clinics.

Face Masks

All of our clinical personnel wear face masks during active patient care. These physical barriers assist in reducing the spread of organisms from person to person.

Gloves

New gloves are worn for every patient. These assure you that the chance of contamination from others is very minimal.

Disinfection of Counters and Other Surfaces

You will note that there is an occasional chemical odor associated with wiping surfaces. These chemicals are necessary to clean any surfaces that are touched during patient treatment.

Items Attached to Dental Operating Units

Drills, air blowers, suction, etc. are disinfected with chemicals. You will see some of these items wrapped with gauze soaked in disinfectants. A slight chemical odor will be noticeable to you.

Instruments

All metal instruments that are placed in your mouth have been sterilized in heat and high pressure chemical autoclaves. Plastic or other items have been sterilized by chemicals.