Dental Infection Control in Renton, WA

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 Dr. Chen and receive a straightforward answer.

Dr. Chen and our entire team follow procedures recommended by several federal agencies: the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Washington state regulations (WISHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Dental infection control in Renton, WA

These measures include:

  • Disinfectant hand soap
  • Gloves and face masks
  • Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces
  • Sterilization of all equipment and instruments before each use
  • Disposable materials

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.  Please ask…we’d love to give you a tour of our state of the art sterilization area!