Sterilization

Your health is important to us, and our practice follows the most advanced guidelines for instrument sterilization and infection control from the CDC and the ADA. We utilize state-of-the-art sterilization equipment that destroys all contaminants.

Each instrument is cleaned, sterilized and used on only one patient. Disposable instruments and instruments that cannot be sterilized are discarded after one use. Our staff disinfects all surfaces and changes gloves between patient visits. You can be assured that our practice takes every step possible to assure your health and safety. The sterilization equipment is in a separate sterilization center, but if you’d like to see how and where it’s done, our staff members will be happy to show you.

Another area that some are concerned about is the buildup of biofilms in dental unit waterlines. While scientific reports have not linked illness with water passing through dental waterlines, our office uses a separate water container, using treated water in all our waterlines.

Your dental health is too important to neglect. Please do not hesitate to ask us any questions you may have about our infection control procedures.