Sterilization Protocol and Cross Infection Control Policy

To insure your safety, all procedures at our Practice follow the guidlines specified by the British Dental Association and the General Dental Council.

• All instruments and handpieces are steam autoclaved after every use and disposable items are utilized wherever appropriate.
  
• Patients and staff wear protective safety glasses during treatment.
  
• Disposable gloves are worn while treating patients and are never used on more than one patient.
  
• All areas that are touched during the procedures are covered with a plastic wrap and changed after each patient so as to eliminate the potential of cross contamination.
  
• All surfaces, chairs, lights and units are thoroughly disinfected before and after every patient use.
  
• Daily checks are carried out to insure that our steam autoclave properly destroys all germs.