In today’s era, need for infection control has never been greater. We dentists and our supporting staff of clinic are the most concerned about taking each and every precaution about transmission of such infections. Controlling bacterial contamination for transmission of such infections through sterilization is a vital and a customary process at our clinic.

we always believe in quality treatment in dentistry. We strongly follow the standards that match dental surgery standards in the United Kingdom, USA and Australia. We strictly follow Instrument sterilization protocols and use the latest and best dental materials available in the business today.

Our sterilization protocol is regularly maintaining and checked by Tejas Labs in technical consultation with University of Louisville, School of Dentistry. click here for more details

As per the risk of transmission of infections all our critical, semi-critical and even non-critical instruments are equally and vigilantly sterilized (High pressure steam AUTOCLAVEING) after each and every use on patient. Non heat stable equipment not meant for reuse, are disposed of in a controlled environment. ( BMW- En-cler ,Surat ) . All the High-speed handpieces, Low-speed handpieces and all components used intraorally and reusable are independently and properly sterilized in a controlled environment as per their manufacturers’ instructions.

The sterilization protocol taking place at our clinic includes:

• Autoclaving of all hand instruments thrice (3) a day on timely basis.
• All Planned Surgical instruments and scrubs (for Dental Implant, Direct Sinus lift Surgery and Jaw Surgery) are autoclaving 2 times on a day of surgery just before surgery.
• All Non-Planned Surgical instruments are packed in a sterile package and autoclaved, so our patients are reassured whenever a new sterile pack is opened in front of them just before the procedure.
• Sterilization of dental burs used to remove decay from tooth using Disinfectant and autoclaving after every use.
• The suction tips used to eject saliva are customarily disposed after each and every use on patient.
• Files used for root canal treatments are sterilised in glass bead sterilizer and 5% Sodium Hypochlorite solution
• Strictly we used disposal needles and syringes to give Local anaesthesia and it will dispose after use on every patient.
• New sterilized gloves are used for each and every patient by the dentist as well as by the supporting staff.
• Dental chairs, switch of focus light, instrument tray, handpieces, air n water spray are wiped with disinfectant cotton for complete disinfection.
• Movement of Dental Chair (Upwards, downwards, forward and backward) is control by Dentist Foot to prevent contamination of hand during procedure or surgery
• Dental Chair Light is control by sensor so no need for hand touch, to prevent contamination of hand during procedure or surgery
• The working platform of the clinic is continuously and timely cleansed with Disinfectant.
• Disposal of all dental waste is done in a controlled environment in different color bags depending upon infectious, non-infectious, dry and wet type of wastes to ensure sterilization within working space. (BMW, EN-CLER* Surat)

Sterilization Procedure followed at our Clinic

Surgery Area Upkeep :

In the morning, Every day, the floors are meticulously scrubbed with Phenol and suitable disinfectant, which removes all disease-causing germs and leaves the place smelling fresh.

The dental units and all moving/rotating parts are wiped with an antiseptic and 70% Ethanol  solution and wiped clean with a clean cloth. After each patient, the same procedure is followed for the chairs to prevent cross-infection.

Instrument Sterilization:

All instruments are thoroughly washed in running water followed by antiseptic solutions and wiped clean, packaged into sterile pouches and vacuum-sealed to prevent cross- contamination. This instruments are placed into a steam autoclave unit and sterilized at 121*C ( 250* F) 106 kPa (15 lbs/in 2 ) for 30 minutes in a gravity displacement sterilizer , which is will kill all  disease-causing bacteria in vegetative and spore form. This is the standard sterilization procedure to be followed in Operation Theatres worldwide.

Disposable materials :

We always use a fresh, new pair of gloves for every patient disposed of immediately once the treatment session is finished. All disposables are torn as well, so there is no question of reuse and packaging. This is all done before every patient. Besides, we always use disposable likes masks, suction tips and water glasses . All local anaesthetic is dispensed from sealed syringes opened in front of you and disposed of immediately after treatment for safety.

Protocol For Non-Disposable Instruments ( Heat Sensitive )

·      All The Instruments Are Scrubbed & washed thoughroly With Spirit Swabs and soap water Swabs to Remove Any Attached Debris

• Then instruments are immersed for 45 minutes in 5% KORSOLEX Sterolizing Solution

           Korsolex Offers an international cold sterilizer for heat-sensitive and heat-resistant   

           instruments.

1.     viricidal action ( Hepatitis B, HIV, Polio, Vaccina and Rota)
2.     bactericidal (including MSRA/ EHEC, Helicobacter pylori), fungicidal, sporicidal    
3.     activity
4.     protection corrosion, rust inhibitors.
5.     Easy preparation: no activator
6.     Good cleansing properties
7. viricidal action ( Hepatitis B, HIV, Polio, Vaccina and Rota)
8. bactericidal (including MSRA/ EHEC, Helicobacter pylori), fungicidal, sporicidal activity
9. protection corrosion, rust inhibitors.
10. Easy preparation: no activator
11. Good cleansing properties
12. No wastage: can be prepared as required.
13. highly suitable for emergency

• The cold, sterile instruments are packed in sterile packages that have equipment, gauze, cotton balls ,and  suction devices, therefore our patients are reassured whenever a new pack of supplies is opened in front of them just before procedure or surgery .

Disinfection with Fogging

The air of the whole clinic is sanitized by chemical fogging at the end of a day. Hydrogen peroxide 11% w/v &  0.01 w/v silver nitrate is used as an air fumigator to kill air-borne pathogens.