Central Sterilization Room
Don’t let uncertainty about safety cause anxiety while you’re in the dental office. A few minutes of conversation with any of our well-trained staff can set your mind at ease. Your dental health is too important to neglect.
Are there other safety guidelines that we follow? Yes, OSHA, the federal Safety and Health Administration, has specific regulations that protect employees and patients from injury and illness in the workplace. Our office keeps current with all safety guidelines through continuing education courses offered by accredited organizations.
Listed below are a few questions to keep in mind when visiting any dental office:
- Is the dental office clean and orderly?
- Is the dental staff helpful and willing to answer your questions?
- Do the dentist and staff wear gloves and other appropriate protective gear during actual patient treatment?
- Do all surfaces and equipment in the treatment room appear clean?
- Are needles and other sharp items disposed of in special puncture-resistant containers?
- Is everything that is used in the patient’s mouth either sterilized or disposable?