INFECTION CONTROL
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We
are aware of the hazards of cross contamination in
the dental clinic and take all possible precautions
for your safety as well as ours.
All
possible materials are disposed, including gloves,
glasses, suction tips etc.
All
precautions are taken, where AIDS and Hepatitis are
concerned.
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| What is done |
How it is done |
| Disposables |
Use of gloves,
masks, protective eye wear, disposables such as
needles, syringes, gloves, wipes, suction tips,
scalpel blades, glasses etc. & employment
of proper hand washing methods & high-vacuum
evacuation.
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| Pre sterilization cleaning |
Meticulous cleaning of equipment & instruments are carried out prior to subjecting them to disinfection / sterilization procedures. |
| Disinfection |
Use of chemical disinfectants such as: glutaraldehyde, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, sodium hypochlorite, etc. |
| Sterilization- Autoclaving |
Using steam under pressure, hot air and boiling water &Chemicals |
| Equipment & Materials used |
Autoclave Boiling water sterilizer Disinfectants |
| Contaminated waste |
Contaminated wastes are properly segregated, and safely disposed without giving a chance for cross contamination |
| Preventive measures |
Doctors & Staff are very much aware of the importance of proper infection control measures. They adhere to all norms in this
respect. Doctors are all vaccinated against Hepatitis B. |
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You can be at ease with us where disinfection and sterilization
are concerned.
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