the importance of cleanliness in the dental office
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Complaints about the lack of cleanliness in the dental office are still a concern, according to the Illinois State Dental Society. It should be common practice for a dentist to make sure that they are giving patients the cleanest environment possible. This is to protect both the patients and dental care staff from infection or any serious disease.TRANSCRIPT
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The Importance of Cleanliness in the Dental Office
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Complaints about the lack of cleanliness in the dental office are still a concern,
according to the Illinois State Dental Society. It should be common practice for a dentist
to make sure that they are giving patients the cleanest environment possible. This is to
protect both the patients and dental care staff from infection or any serious disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), American Dental
Association (ADA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specified guidelines to make sure that dentists are keeping their working stations clean:
1. General cleanliness is necessary. All
dental offices should be clean and
orderly. The countertops, dentist chair,
equipment, furniture, and every work
surface should be free of dust, liquid, or
any kind of stain. Make sure that the
dental office also has proper ventilation.
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2. The safety of patients should be
priority. The examination and
treatment rooms should be clean.
Don’t forget to decontaminate the
dental chair, countertops, drawer
handles, dental light, and many
more between each patient.
Prevent cross contamination as
much as possible.
3. Dentists should always wear
personal protective equipment
(PPE), such as facemasks, gloves,
and dental gowns or any protective
clothing. They should also use
infection control products, such as
hand sanitizers and sterilization
and disinfection liquids.
4. Cover everything that could be at
risk of contamination. Replace
disposables after each patient.
Throw away anything
contaminated with blood or saliva.
Don’t attempt to reuse them
unless they’re dental tools that can
be decontaminated properly.
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5. Make sure to seal and throw all trash properly. This is to keep people who are
disposing them safe from contamination. Clean the trash bin afterwards, especially
when the trash made direct contact with the bin.
Dentists should make sure that the dental office is clean and tidy. Regardless of the
experience and expertise, it won’t matter if they can’t follow the simplest yet the most
important rule in their practice.
Sources:
http://www.tesh.com/story/cc/1/id/25449
http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/faq/protective_equipment.htm
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