PATIENT INFORMATION

Sterilization Standards

Your health and safety are our top priorities. Feel confident knowing our team practices using the highest standards of infection control and prevention. Infection control and universal precautions protect both you and our entire team. Everyone benefits from rigorous infection control practices - you, your dentist and your dental team. The cornerstones in a good and safe dental practice are the elements of trust and communication. Feel free to discuss this with Drs. Nguyen, Saari, Vu, or Hoover if you have any questions.

Your safety is valued so greatly that Soft Dental invested in a state-of-the-art sterilizing center to ensure the highest quality of infection control for our patients.

Rest assured that Dr. Nguyen and our entire team follow 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 soap
Gloves and face masks
Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces
Sterilization of all equipment before every use
Disposable materials

All reusable equipment is sterilized, including dental hand pieces, using an autoclave. An autoclave is an advanced device that kills bacteria and viruses by steam, heat and pressure.

Your best defense against disease is information. The more you know, the better equipped you are to make wise decisions about your health care. The more you know about our daily procedures and policies, the more comfortable you will feel. If you have any questions about our infection control and prevention procedures, feel free to ask any member of our team. We are happy to inform you!