Infection Control

Infection controls and universal precautions protect you and our team here the Monterey Peninsula Dental Group. All of us benefit from rigorous infection control. The cornerstone for your safe dental practice is the element of trust. You should feel free to discuss this topic with your dental team and receive a straight forward answer.

Your Doctors at the Monterey Peninsula Dental Group follow procedures recommended by several federal agencies: the Occupational Safety and 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
• Sterilization of all equipment before every use
• Disposable materials

All reusable equipment is sterilized, including dental hand pieces. An autoclave, which is a device that kills bacteria and viruses by steam, heat and pressure, is used for sterilization.

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.