The
Aquae Sulis Dental Practice has a responsibility for
the safety of both our patients and ourselves. We take
this responsibility very seriously and follow strict
guidelines from bodies such as The General Dental Council
and The British Dental Association.
It may be helpful to explain some of our procedures
further.
We adhere to a strict policy of cross-infection
control. All instruments are either single-use or have
been sterilized using our autoclaves. Where possible
we use disposable covers for all touched surfaces and
of course use new gloves for each and every patient.
Of concern to all dentists is the water that comes through
our dental units. Bacteria and viruses can infect the
water lines and produce a layer called the biofilm,
which will contaminate the water coming from instruments
such as the dental drills. We use a system called Sterilox
to remove the biofilm, making the water completely safe
for patient contact.
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As a team we are continually reviewing
and updating our techniques. We undergo regular appraisals
by independent inspectors to ensure that we comply with,
and even exceed all the regulations. We are more than
happy to discuss any concerns our patients may have. |
