Ensuring Patient Safety at DentaSculpt® Dental Clinic Through Rigorous Infection Control
At DentaSculpt® Dental Clinic, your safety is our top priority. We adhere to stringent infection control protocols to protect our patients and staff from disease-causing microbes. Here’s how our infection control measures keep you safe:
Comprehensive Hygiene Protocols
We follow comprehensive hygiene protocols to prevent cross-contamination. This includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves, and drapes, ensuring that both patients and dental care providers are protected.
Sterilization of Instruments
All instruments used in our clinic undergo a rigorous sterilization process. After each use, instruments are cleaned with a soap solution, dried, packed, and sealed for sterilization in an autoclave. The autoclave is the gold standard for sterilizing dental instruments, effectively eliminating all microbes.
Use of Disposable Items
To further minimize the risk of infection, we use disposable items such as cups and saliva suction tips. These items are used once and then safely disposed of, ensuring that there is no risk of cross-contamination.
Disinfection of Surfaces
Before you are seated in the dental chair, all surfaces, including the chair, dental light, drawer handles, and countertops, are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. This ensures that every patient is treated in a clean and safe environment.
Hand Hygiene
Hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread of infections. Our staff uses no-touch, foot-controlled taps to wash their hands, reducing the risk of contamination. We also use alcohol-based hand rubs and antimicrobial soaps to ensure thorough hand hygiene.
Proper Disposal of Biomedical Waste
We partner with CARE Biomedical Waste Incineration Services and are certified by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for the disposal of biomedical waste. This ensures that all infected items are disposed of properly, minimizing the spread of infection.
Air Quality Control
Ensuring Safety During Dental Procedures Post-Pandemic
As dental procedures require patients to remove their masks, concerns about safety in the post-pandemic situation are understandable. At DentaSculpt® Dental Clinic & Implant Centre, we prioritize your safety and take every measure to prevent cross-contamination.
Advanced Air Purification
Air purifiers play a crucial role in maintaining a safe environment. According to a research study conducted at the Kitasato Institute Medical Centre, air purifiers with Plasmacluster ion technology can filter and kill COVID-19 aerosols.
At DentaSculpt®, we use the world’s best air purifier (SHARP) to control COVID-19 aerosols, ensuring a safer environment for our patients and staff. We never compromise on safety and are committed to providing the highest level of protection against airborne pathogens.
Use of UV-C (Ultra Violet light, type C) & Ozone in Ensuring Safety
At DentaSculpt® Dental Clinic, we prioritize your safety by incorporating advanced technologies like UV-C light for infection control. UV-C light, a type of ultraviolet light with wavelengths between 200-280 nm, is highly effective in disinfecting surfaces and air by destroying the DNA and RNA of harmful microorganisms, including viruses and bacteria.
Benefits of using UV-C & Ozone
- Effective Disinfection : UV-C light can eliminate up to 99.9% of pathogens on surfaces and in the air, ensuring a sterile environment for dental procedures.
- Airborne Pathogen Control : By using UV-C air purifiers, we can significantly reduce the presence of airborne pathogens, including COVID-19 aerosols, making the clinic safer for both patients and staff.
- Surface Sterilization : UV-C light is used to disinfect dental chairs, instruments, and other surfaces, providing an additional layer of protection beyond traditional cleaning methods.
- Chemical-Free Sanitization : UV-C disinfection does not involve chemicals, making it a safe and environmentally friendly option for sterilization.
How We Use UV-C at DentaSculpt®
- Air Purification : Our clinic is equipped with advanced UV-C air purifiers that continuously filter and disinfect the air, reducing the risk of airborne infections.
- Surface Disinfection : We use UV-C light to sterilize dental chairs, countertops, and other high-touch surfaces, ensuring they are free from harmful microbes.
- Instrument Sterilization : In addition to autoclaving, UV-C light is used to further ensure that all dental instruments are stored thoroughly disinfected.
What Our Staff Does After Each Appointment
- Removes All Barriers: All barriers used on chairs are removed.
- Sanitizes Chairs and Working Areas: Chairs and working areas are thoroughly sanitized.
- Places New Barriers: New barriers are placed on all touch points at dental chairs.
- Cleans Touch Points : The floor and all touch points (door handles, etc.) are cleaned with disinfectant.
- Prepares Sterilized Instruments : Sterilized, packed instrument sets are placed for the next patient.
Visitor Policy
- Accompanying Persons : Only one accompanying person (parent/guardian) is allowed with minors or elderly patients. Please limit bringing accompanying persons when not necessary.
- Health Screening: Patients experiencing a temperature, cough, or other COVID-19 symptoms will not be permitted in our clinic. Thank you for your cooperation!
Sterilization Protocol
We sterilize everything that is used in procedures. We follow 5 tier sterilization/disinfection protocol :
1. All disposable items are disposed in proper biomedical waste bag
2. All instruments are cleaned with disinfectant solutions/soap solution & ultrasonic cleansers
3. Cleaned instruments are packed in autoclave pouches.
4. Sterilization of packed instruments is completed with AUTOCLAVE
5. All autoclaved instruments are stored properly in cabinets
By adhering to these rigorous infection control measures, we ensure that every visit to DentaSculpt® Dental Clinic is safe and comfortable. Your health and well-being are our utmost priority, and we are committed to providing you with the highest standard of care.