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uncommon dentistry for everyday life
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We also utilize a new
state-of-the-art tool known as a diagnodent which uses a laser to determine the exact amount and depth of bacteria in the tooth structure which allows us to be as conservative as possible when planning restorative needs.
The Diagnodent is a highly effective and reliable tool in preventative dentistry.
Patient Safety and Sterilization is of utmost concern at Dexter Dental Center. Layers of infection control procedures are used to address this concern. When at all possible, disposable, one-use instruments and supplies are used. Needles, prophy angles (the rubber-like cup used to polish teeth during cleanings), saliva ejectors (the straw-like suction device used to remove saliva from your mouth) are all single use. The ones used on you have NEVER been used on another patient and will be disposed of after one use.
All reusable instruments such as handpieces (drills), metal hand instruments, etc, are ultrasonically cleaned of debris, and sterilized in a hospital-grade autoclave before reuse. Color-change indicators are used during sterilization to confirm the instruments were subjected to the presence of sterilizing conditions (heat, steam, pressure). Our Autoclave is state-of-the-art, surpassing US sterilization requirements and meeting the more stringent European Class B requirement.
All surfaces that are contacted during a dental procedure are covered with disposable plastic "sleeves" which are disposed of after each patient.
Before and after each patient, all surfaces in the dental operatory are cleaned, wiped, and sprayed.
All employees use protective eyewear, masks, gloves, and protective clothing. Broad-spectrum antibacterial soap is used to wash hands, and disposable gloves are ALWAYS changed between each patient. We buy disposable gloves by the case, and are glad to do so for your protection.
When you come to our office, you place your trust in us. We see that as an awesome responsibility and obligation. We take that responsibility with the utmost seriousness by being meticulous, careful, and thorough in our sterilization and patient safety procedures
Dental lasers are ideal for numerous procedures in oral surgery, periodotal treatment, cavity preparation, cosmetics and tooth whitening. Ask for more information on these and other laser uses:
Digital X-rays are images that are taken digitally and loaded into a computer file especially for a specific patient. The advantages of digital x-rays include exposure to lower radiation (only 10% of the radiation of traditional x-rays).
They can also be enlarged to the full size of a computer screen, allowing the doctor to have improved viewing ability for analysis and diagnosis.
