Are all dental instruments sterilised after each use?
Dentists use an autoclave that is a steriliser which uses steam under pressure to achieve a rapid high heat sterilisation of instruments. Our steriliser’s print out validation reports for every load that we then check and keep as a record. Our instruments and handpieces are autoclavable. And we use many single use items to prevent cross-contamination. The general standard of infection control in all surgeries in Australia is excellent.
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