Right Way to Clean a Dental Practice

Many dental offices have only been open for emergency care as the country tries to combat the spread of COVID-19. As dentists reopen their doors for routine services, it’s normal to be concerned about their cleanliness. Dental offices are already some of the cleanest places, but they’ve established several new protocols to further reduce harmful pathogens. Your dentist in Richardson is doing more than just spraying a disinfectant. Here are 5 ways your dentist has implemented environmental infection control.

1. Daily Health Checks

Keeping the office germ-free begins with keeping bacteria and viruses out of the office. Your dental team will undergo a daily health check to ensure they are well and ready to help you.  They’ll have a no contact temperature check and answer a quick set of questions before beginning their day helping patients.

2. No Patient Gloves Allowed

Gloves are an important protective barrier between germs and your skin. Although they are helpful for keeping you well, they can also cause cross-contamination. As a result, your dentist will ask you to remove your outside gloves before entering their office.

3. Pre-Screening of Patients

Although there’s much to learn about coronavirus, research shows people can still transmit the virus, even if they aren’t showing any symptoms. Therefore, your dentist will take a no contact temperature check and ask a brief set of questions to ensure each patient is healthy before their appointment. If you experience illness within 14 days of your visit, it’s important to call your dentist to notify them.

4. Cleaning After Every Appointment

Dental offices already follow strict protocols when cleaning and disinfecting; however, they are going the extra mile with their cleaning routine. They super clean the office after every appointment. They will sanitize and disinfect instruments, surfaces, and tools to reduce cross-contamination. Rest assured, the cleaning products are EPA-registered and hospital-grade.

5. Disposable Protective Clothing

Research shows harmful pathogens can be transmitted by clothing. As a result, your dental team will wear disposable protective clothing over their own. They are disposed of properly after each patient or when they become heavily contaminated.

Choose a Higher Standard of Clean

Although your dental offices are already pretty clean, dentists have raised the bar for sanitizing and disinfecting. Your dentist will follow the latest guidelines recommended by the CDC, ADA, and OSHA. You can get the dental care you need without worrying about your exposure to COVID-19.

About Dr. Mike Hamid Mirsepasi

Dr. Mike Hamid Mirsepasi has provided comprehensive dental care since 1997. He’s more than just a general dentist. He’s also a prosthodontist, earning his certification from the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey. He regularly furthers his education to provide his patients with the best care possible.  Dr. Hamid Mirsepasi knows your safety is important, which is why he’s following the latest protocols to prevent COVID-19. If you have any questions about our safety standards, contact our office today to speak with a member of our team.