Infection Control

COVID 19

**Upon entering our office, everyone’s temperatures are taken and recorded. Also, our patients are asked to wear masks when entering the building and to keep them on until they are safely seated in their treatment room and our staff asks them to remove it. All of the staff are wearing all of the recommended personal protective equipment to keep them and the patients safe. Once the procedure is finished, the patient puts their mask back on. Then, insurance info, payments and future appointment scheduling are now completed before the next patient arrives.

Infection controls and universal precautions protect clients and staff alike. Everyone benefits from rigorous infection control — you, your dentist, and the dental team. The cornerstone in a good and safe dental practice is the element of trust. You should feel free to discuss this topic with Dr. , or and receive a straightforward answer.

Dr. , or and our entire team follow procedures recommended by several federal agencies: the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These measures include:

• Disinfectant hand soap
• Gloves and face masks
• Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces
• Sterilization of all equipment before every use
• Disposable materials

We sterilize all reusable equipment, including dental hand pieces. We use an autoclave, a device that kills bacteria and viruses by steam, heat and pressure.

The best defense against disease is information. The more you know, the better equipped you are to make wise decisions about your health care. The more you know about our daily procedures and policies, the more comfortable you will feel.