We are as concerned about your child's health as you are. That's why our office meets or exceeds all government standards for sterilization. The autoclaves are tested weekly to insure that they are operating properly. All items that cannot tolerate high heat, such as plastics, are disinfected in a chemical solution formulated to kill infectious bacteria and viruses.
Many items are single-use and are disposed of after each patient.
The rubber cups which hold the paste used to polish your teeth are disposed of after each use. Gloves and masks are worn to prevent transmission of disease between you and our staff. Gloves are never used on more than one patient. All surfaces are disinfected with a chemical solution again formulated to kill infectious bacteria, spores, and viruses. A rubber dam, which is a thin sheet of latex, is used whenever necessary to reduce the amount of bacterial spray-back which occurs when dental procedures are performed.