Infection Control
Dental Infection Control
At Parklane Dental, comprehensive infection controls and universal precautions keep both patients and our team safe every day! By taking extra precautions before and after every visit, we ensure a hygienic environment for everyone — from our dental family to our whole community!
How We Keep You Safe
Trust in your dentist is the cornerstone of a good and safe dental practice. When you feel comfortable with your dentist visit, then you can feel comfortable about your dental health.
- Disinfecting After Every Visit: We sanitize operatories and waiting rooms right after each appointment to prevent cross-contamination.
- Strict Sterilization Standards: Our autoclaves, ultrasonics, and medical-grade disinfectants meet or exceed OSHA, EPA, and CDC guidelines.
- PPE for Every Procedure: Gloves, masks, goggles, and barriers are standard practice from start to finish.
- Air Purification & Surface Protection: We install HEPA filters and use high-grade surface disinfectants on all contact points.
What is Dental Sterilization?
Dental sterilization is the multi-step process we use to clean instruments and equipment after each patient visit:
- Inspection & Pre-Cleaning: Trained staff visually check and hand-scrub instruments.
- Chemical Soak & Ultrasonic Cleaning: Instruments undergo chemical baths and ultrasonic waves to remove debris.
- Autoclave Sterilization: High-pressure steam eliminates bacteria, viruses, and spores.
- Sealed & Ready: Instruments are securely wrapped, sealed, and stored until the next use.
This end-to-end procedure guarantees safe, sanitized instruments for every smile journey here at Parklane Dental.
Public Health Protocols
Dr. Eric To 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). For questions about state and board regulations, please visit state agencies for more information.
These sterilization measures include:
- Sterilization of equipment and dental instruments before every use
- Gloves, facemasks, face shields, and personal protective equipment
- Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces with medical-grade disinfectant
- Air filters and sterilizers in patient areas
- Disposable materials
Why It Matters to Our Patients
Our dental team follows the highest standard of sanitation to ensure your visit is clean and safe!
Trust & Comfort: Knowing we follow the most advanced sterilization protocols helps you relax and focus on your smile.
- Thorough sanitization after every appointment
- Fresh, ready-to-use dental rooms for your comfort
- Personalized care for general and specialty dental needs
If you are ready for a fresh new smile, your dream smile is just one call away at our dental offices in Arcadia and Temple City!
