Infection Control in Dentistry

Cleveland's Safe Dental Practice

Infection controls and universal precautions protect clients 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. You should feel free to discuss this topic with Drs. Streem, Resnick, Tetelman & Young, or any member of the staff and receive a straightforward answer.

Drs. Streem, Resnick, Tetelman & Young 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). These measures include:

• Disinfectant hand soap
• Gloves and face masks
• Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces
• High heat sterilization of all equipment before every use
• Disposable materials

We sterilize all reusable equipment including dental handpieces. We use an autoclave, a device that kills bacteria and viruses by steam, heat and pressure.

The best defense against disease is information. The more you know, the better equipped you are to make wise decisions about your health care. The more you know about our daily procedures and policies, the more comfortable you will feel.

For more information regarding Infection Control please call us at 440-461-8200. You may also email us though the “contact us” page on this website.