Bangkok International Dental
Center (BIDC) Infection Control Procedure
In modern dental care at BIDC, the highest precautions
are taken to protect our patients from infection or any contaminates. Our center pays particular attention
to general cleanliness, disinfection and sterilization including having a biological sterilization verification system after our equipments are autoclave going above the sterilization set out by general standards.
BIDC has strict sterilization policies and controls in place. Our dental center is ISO9001 UKAS certified for its dental services management system as well as its sterilization system. BIDC has control checks in place to provide a clean,
disinfected environment for each individual patient. Policies are
in place to ensure that all rooms and equipment are
properly set up and sterilized daily and after each
use.
Our award-winning 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
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.
Use
of disposables, when possible