{"id":763,"date":"2020-09-08T16:18:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T21:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/?p=763"},"modified":"2020-10-05T16:18:39","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T21:18:39","slug":"how-dental-team-is-sanitizing-dental-instruments-during-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/how-dental-team-is-sanitizing-dental-instruments-during-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Dental Team Is Keeping Their Instruments Clean During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/AdobeStock_75985267__1591640263_19283-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dentist near San Marino treating young female patient \" class=\"wp-image-764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_75985267__1591640263_19283-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_75985267__1591640263_19283.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even as more and more nonessential businesses start to reopen across the United States, it\u2019s important to remember that the threat of COVID-19 hasn\u2019t disappeared. Luckily, dental professionals have always been experts at keeping their tools, and your smile, extremely clean. During these strange times, your dentist in Arcadia is devoting even more time than usual to sanitizing dental instruments that they use to treat you. Here are some of the ways your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/meet-the-team.html\">dental team<\/a> is keeping their tools and offices spotless during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disposing of Single-Use Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dental instruments, like needles and suction-tube tips, are designed to be thrown away immediately after making contact with a patient. Disposing of them in this manner completely eliminates the risk of spreading germs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disinfecting Reusable Instruments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Items that cannot be thrown away, such as dental mirrors, must be thoroughly sanitized after each use. In between patients, these instruments are disinfected with specific methods outlined by the CDC and ADA, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Autoclave, which applies steam under pressure<\/li><li>High dry-heat oven<\/li><li>Chemiclave, which utilizes a cleaning chemical vapor<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These specialized devices are tested regularly to ensure they\u2019re always functioning properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sanitizing Frequently Touched Surfaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Large, fixed equipment in the operatories must also be sanitized. Any surface the dentist, team members, or patient touches is disinfected before the next patient enters. This includes sink handles, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, keyboards, and the examination chair. Not only are these surfaces cleaned with soap and water, they are then sanitized with a hospital-grade disinfectant to target any remaining germs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sterilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent the spread of harmful particles from your dental team\u2019s work wardrobe during your appointment, they will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Change into and out of their work scrubs only while at the office to avoid tracking in any outside germs<\/li><li>Disinfect reusable PPE like face shields after every patient<\/li><li>Utilizing disposable items like gloves and shoe coverings to minimize the risk of germs spreading from their skin onto other surfaces<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Precautions to Keep You Germ-Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When keeping a dental office clean during a pandemic, everyone has a role to play. That\u2019s why, in order to keep you and the practice as healthy as possible, you may be asked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash before your appointment begins<\/li><li>Dispose of any outside gloves when you arrive<\/li><li>Wait in your car instead of the reception area<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the new COVID-19 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/covid-practice-safety.html\">dental safety protocols<\/a>, such as sanitizing dental instruments, occur behind the scenes. However, rest assured that your dentist and their team members are going above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of all of their patients during this stressful time. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Kenneth J. Canzoneri is a dentist near San Marino, CA who obtained his doctorate degree from the Northwestern Dental School. He has earned a Mastership in the World Clinical Laser Institute, the world\u2019s largest laser dentistry education organization. His practice prioritizes the safety and well-being of his patients, which is why his team is taking all the necessary precautions to keep the practice clean. To learn more about how you\u2019ll be safe in Dr. Canzoneri\u2019s care, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> his office at 626-446-1679.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even as more and more nonessential businesses start to reopen across the United States, it\u2019s important to remember that the threat of COVID-19 hasn\u2019t disappeared. Luckily, dental professionals have always been experts at keeping their tools, and your smile, extremely clean. 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