Infection Control

Dr. Klug and his team realize that patients today have many concerns regarding the safety of receiving dental care. We adhere to stringent Infection Control Protocols referred to as "Universal Precautions" and WHIMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Standards. This means that every patient is treated in with the highest standard of sterilization.

Sterilizers are used to thoroughly disinfect all instruments including hand pieces. All sterilization is monitored and tested monthly by an independent testing company.

Surfaces in the treatment areas are disinfected under protocols which require the use of chemical solutions that insure the highest level of infection control and protection to the environment.

Staff uniforms are laundered to specific protocols and each staff member changes into clean clothing at least once a day.

All staff members wear gloves for the protection of both themselves and their patients. Gloves may be changed and disposed of several times during each dental procedure. Special care is taken with respect to those whom have latex allergies. Staff members wear masks as a safety measure for both the patient and the dental care provider. Both staff and patients wear protective eyewear to protect the eyes from contaminants as well as injury.

Many items used in dentistry today are single-use only and cannot withstand the heat and pressure of our sterilization equipment. These items are disposed of after each patient. All other items that cannot be sterilized such as headrests are disposed after each patient. We use plastic barriers, protective plastic tubing and sheaths wherever possible. In respect to the environment all plastics that do not come in contact with possible sources of infection are sent out for recycling.