Infection Control
Infection controls and universal precautions protect patients 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. Patel or any member of our team and receive a straight forward answer.
Dr. Patel and our entire team follow procedures recommended by appropriate federal agencies including: the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as the American Dental Association (ADA). These measures include:
- Disinfectant hand soap
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including approved gowns, gloves, caps, face masks, respirators, goggles and face shields.
- Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces
- Sterilization of all equipment before every use
- Disposable single use materials
Our Single Visit procedures are leveraged with the best modern technology are designed to reduce the number of trips you will need to make to the dentist. This means a less travel and chair time with cost savings and best of all a reduction in the risk of infection.
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. Feel free to call or email us any time to learn more about our infection control procedures or to schedule a tour of our facility. We look forward to serving you in total confidence.