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Sterilization
Bangkok International Dental
Center (BIDC) Infection Control Procedure
There is always a risk of contacting infection in ANY environment.
The common cold is an everyday example.
In modern dental care at BIDC you are assured that all precautions
are being taken to protect you. Rest assured that your visits
to the dentist are safe! Everything possible is done to protect
you from infection. No one should avoid the dentist because
of fear of infection.
Protecting you is a priority
to us. At BIDC, we pay particular attention
to general cleanliness, disinfection and sterilisation. We
thus want you to understand the different ways we ensure your
safety.
Our dental center has a dedicated Central Sterilisation Room
designed to ensure zoning and elimination of cross infection.
All sterile instruments are covered and housed in sterile
bays.
Below are some ways that protect you:
Use
of disposables, when possible
- Thorough cleaning and/or sterilisation
of all instruments
- Surface disinfection of contaminated surfaces
- Selection of equipments
designed to prevent contamination and for sterilization
- Care and maintenance of dental units
- Hand washing to reduce bacteria between
each patient encounter
- Gloves and masks to prevent direct contamination
as well as cross-infection
- Protective eyewear or cover
- Approved disposal methods for contaminated
waste
- BIDC building is designed specificially
to operate and function as a dental center
BIDC building is fitted and fully equipped with the latest
high powered air suction system throughout the building and
in each treatment room. This ensures that all contaminates,
any mercury vapours and any harmful evaporable contents in
the air are safely removed creating a safe environment for
our patients.
If you have questions about infection control at BIDC, please
ask anyone of our staff or dentists. We will be happy to answer
your queries. We believe that an informed patient contributes
to the care process.
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