Infection Control
Infection controls and universal precautions protect patients and staff alike. Everyone benefits from rigorous infection control — you, your dentist, and the dental team. The cornerstone in a good and safe dental practice is the element of trust.
Dr. Chang 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).
- Practicing standard precautions as we treat all contacts with patients and surfaces as potentially infectious
- New masks, gloves, protective barriers and sterilized instruments are used for each patient
- Dental instruments are sterilized after each patient
- Surfaces and equipment are disinfected with medical-grade wipes
- HEPA Air filters are used throughout the office
- Laundering and daily office cleaning are done by healthcare-certified companies
Our Infection Control Coordinator have National Certifications through the Dental Assisting National Board and our office belongs to Associations for Dental Safety (formerly OSAP):
- Certified Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC)
- Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control (DISIPC)