PATIENT INFORMATION

Infection Control

Wondering about the cleanliness of your dental office?  Infection controls and universal precautions protect clients and staff alike. Everyone benefits from rigorous infection control — you, your dentist, and the dental team.  Infection control is taken very seriously in our dental office.  You should feel free to discuss any concerns with Dr. Biernath, or any of his staff and receive a straightforward answer.

Our dental team follows 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 soaps and hand gels
  • Gloves and face masks
  • Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces
  • Sterilization of all equipment before every use
  • Disposable materials for each and every patient
  • Sterile instruments in a sterile cassette for each and every patient

We sterilize all reusable equipment, including dental hand pieces. We autoclave all instruments, killing bacteria and viruses by steam, heat and pressure.

The best defense against disease is information. The more you know, the better equipped you are to make wise decisions about your health care. If you have any questions about safety or infection control please do not hesitate to ask.  We are proud to work with TomTerrySeminars as a compliant dental office.