Infection Control with Dr.
James E Black
Our staff is
dedicated to protecting your health and safety. We meet or exceed all
guidelines set by OSHA, the American Dental Association and the Center
for Disease Control. Some of our protective measures include:
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Heat sterilizing instruments and handpieces after each patient.
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Monitoring sterilization techniques to guarantee effectiveness.
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Wearing clinic gowns, protective eyewear & face shields.
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Using disposable (single use) products, where applicable.
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Cleaning and disinfecting the chair, counters and other surface
areas after each patient.
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Continuing education and modernization of techniques to assure your
health and safety.
Protective
Gloves:
The dentist and all dental treatment personnel wear protective gloves.
The wearing of protective gloves is one of your dentist’s most important
infection control procedures. In addition, all dental treatment
personnel wash their hands before and after wearing gloves with a soap
which inhibits the growth of microscopic size organisms. Gloves are
discarded after each patient, or if the gloves are compromised by tears,
cuts, nicks, or abrasions.
Infection
Control Training:
Members of the dental
staff and their families are also our patients. Dr. Black personally
knows each member of our staff. They consistently work together as a
professional team to control infection. In addition to being trained in
their specialty or dental area, every member of the staff is trained in
the latest infection control procedures and retrained when changes in
infection control procedures warrant.
If you have any questions about infection control,
please call our office at (651) 455-1577.
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