Office Policies

Infection Control

Infection Control

In these times of heightened awareness, when Aids is front page news, no one -especially dentists and their patients - can pretend ignorance of this worldwide threat. Our office is keenly aware that hepatitis B, influenza. Tuberculosis, and many other pathogenic (disease producing) bacteria are communicable. With the invasion of the HIV virus, we double out efforts to achieve the most sterile dental environment possible. Our aim is to find the best that technology has to offer to keep the practice safe for our patients and our staff. We meet and exceed the infection control standards of the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control. Our rigid protocols are familiar: masks, gloves and eye protection. But other safeguards are more subtle. We use the best methods to sterilize our instruments and use as many disposable items as possible to diminish the chance of cross-contamination. Staff members are meticulous in the disinfection of furniture, trays, and counters between every patient. Our patients deserve the highest standards possible and we wouldn't have it any other way.