Infection Control
At Saltire Dental Care we take the wellbeing and safety
of our patients very seriously. We understand the concerns many
patients have over cross infection control in medicine and dentistry
today and we would like to share our protocols with you.
Saltire Dental Care follows all of the national guidelines
for cross infection control. We use disposable materials wherever
possible. In situations where the use of disposable equipment
is not possible the following methods are used to ensure the highest
levels of sterility. Cross infection control prevents the spreading
of infectious diseases from staff to patient,
patient to staff and from one patient to another.
Autoclaves
Autolclaves are by far the most effective way of killing germs.
All instruments such as mirrors, dental drills and metal hand
instruments that are capable of being autoclaved are fully sterilised
after every patient. The autoclave works by bathing the instruments
over a period of time with steam at a very high temperature and
pressure.
Chemical Disinfection
Some instruments such as plastics, the work surfaces and the dental
chair cannot be placed inside an autoclave.
These items are fully disinfected using powerful chemicals
which are designed to kill bacteria and viruses..
Gloves and Masks
A new set of disposable gloves is worn for every patient.
The dentist will wear a face mask during any operative procedure.
These simple precautions are highly effective in the prevention of
cross infection.
All of our cross infection control procedures
are kept under strict control and are monitored against
national guidelines such as those of the British Dental Association.
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