Sterilization Protocol
Office Sterilization Protocols
When you come into our Mankato office, your health and safety are our biggest priorities. That’s why we take all the proper precautions and enforce CDC-recommended protocols to protect you while you are in our care. The levels of sanitation and sterilization used here will ensure you receive the best treatment in a safe environment.
We take your health and safety seriously, so we strictly follow protocols to ensure all dental instruments and surfaces in our office are sterilized thoroughly between patient appointments.
How We Prioritize Your Wellbeing
All our team members at Southern Minnesota Periodontics & Dental Implants in Mankato are extensively trained to protect you with procedures recommended by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
We enforce the following sterilization and safety procedures:
- Requiring gloves and face masks for clients and staff
- Locating sinks with disinfectant hand soap throughout the office
- Using disposable materials when possible
- Cleaning countertops and surfaces with EPA-approved chemical disinfectants
- Sterilizing equipment before and after each use
These practices are recommended by the CDC, and we strive to keep you as healthy as possible while you are at our office.
We care
When you come to our office, you will see our team members actively practicing these procedures, from wearing gloves and masks to sterilizing all surfaces before, during and after your appointment.
We regularly update our sterilization protocols with guidance from the American Dental Association and the CDC. We are here to answer any questions you have regarding how we protect you from bacteria, diseases and viruses.
Thank you for putting your trust in us to keep you safe and healthy during your appointment. Call us today at {phone_ number} with any questions or to schedule your next visit. We can’t wait to see you soon!
