Miami Kendall Dental 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. Cascante and staff of Advanced Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry are highly trained and follow procedures recommended by several federal agencies: the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These measures include:

• Disinfectant hand soap
• Gloves and face masks
• Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces
• Sterilization of all equipment before every use in an autoclave and ultrasonic cleaner
• Consistently use a contracted sterilization monitoring service to ensure the effectiveness of our equipment
• Cleaning and sanitizing each room
• Disposable materials
• Filtered water supplied to dental handpieces and air/water syringes

We sterilize all reusable equipment, including dental hand pieces. 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.