Sterilization Lab
Infection controls and universal precautions protect patients and staff alike. Everyone benefits from rigorous infection control — you, your dentist, and the dental team. We attend yearly classes on infection control protocols and updates, and conduct in-house inspections and training. You should feel free to discuss this topic with Drs. Carla and Maria and the staff.
We 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 instruments before every use
- Disposable materials
- Plastic barriers on exposed surfaces
- Disinfection of water lines
- Biological monitoring of autoclave efficacy