Infection Control

Your safety is our top priority! Infection control and universal precautions protect patients and providers alike. Everyone benefits from rigorous infection control — you, your dentist, and the dental team. The cornerstone of a dental practice is the element of trust. You should feel free to discuss this topic with us and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Dr. Roberts and our entire team 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 equipment before every use using modern autoclaves and pressure sterilization techniques.
• Disposable/ single use materials when applicable

We sterilize all reusable equipment, including dental hand pieces. We use an autoclave, a device that kills bacteria and viruses by steam, heat and pressure and is current with all standards of OSHA.

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.