PATIENT INFORMATION

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Infection Control

Infection controls and universal precautions protect patients and staff alike. Everyone benefits from rigorous infection control - the patient, the dentist, and the dental team. At Butterman Dental, we follow procedures recommended by several federal agencies: the Occupational Safety & 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

We sterilize all reusable equipment, including dental hand pieces. We use an autoclave, a device that kills bacteria and viruses by steam, heat and pressure.  The best defense against infection is information. The more you know, the better equipped you are to make wise decisions about your health care.  Please call or email us with any questions you may have about infection control.  We're saving a smile for you!