high tech sterilization & PPE
Our custom sterilization center is designed to maximize efficiency and assure all proper procedures are followed.
Hospital grade disinfectants are used throughout.
We heat and sterilize all hand pieces and instruments with the latest sterilization equipment.
All instruments are sterilized and wrapped for each patient use.
Magnified loops allow us to see the tiniest of details.
ReLeaf high vacuum evacuation system nearly eliminates aerosols during treatment!
Isolite illuminates the area while helping to eliminate aerosols during treatment.
We use only purified bottled water in our dental chairs.
Barriers are put in place for each patient.
The Assistina cleans and lubricates our handpieces.
Additional Information
- Sterilization. We believe that clean is not clean until it is sterile. All dental instruments including mirrors, probes, scalers and handpieces (drills) and other instruments are cleaned meticulously of any visible soil and then individually wrapped and sterilized utilizing either high pressure and heat or chemical sterilization techniques. Sterilization of dental instruments eliminates microorganisms by exposure to conditions that cause the destruction of microorganisms and viruses which could potentially transmit disease.
- Disinfection of all hard surfaces of treatment rooms using approved disinfecting agents to prevent the transmission of disease from surface to hand. In addition, all treatment surfaces prone to exposure including the dental chair, light handles, handpieces, and hoses are disinfected and covered with a barrier for each patient use.
- Our practice uses disposable dental supplies and instruments whenever possible. This means that instruments such as suction tips, dental needles, and other instrumentation are for single patient use only and disposed of after each use, eliminating the risk of infection from those instruments.
- Proper personal hygiene and use of protective equipment helps prevent the spread of disease. Proper hand washing, glove and mask use as well as other safety and hygiene protocols are utilized by the doctor and the staff. The team is trained on prevention of cross-contamination and proper disposal and sterilization of soiled dental instruments.
- Full compliance with all State and Federal protocols for infection control and sterilization techniques ensures patient safety. Our staff engage in annual training in these areas as well as in OSHA regulations and the infection control policies of the State of California.
