5 Reasons Why Infection Control is Important in Dental Offices

When you visit your Winnipeg dentist office you can surely expect a clean environment with plenty of sanitation routines and clean hands. While we all hope the dentist is using nice clean tools, why do they need to keep the entire office so clean? Here are 5 reasons why it is so important for dentists to maintain a clean infection-free office.

• Stop Bacteria From Growing – Consistent cleaning and good sanitation habits stop bacteria from growing on tools and equipment. When the office is disinfected you are preventing infection and a whole array of other potential issues from occurring.

• Stop Disease From Spreading – Bacteria often play host to many diseases. If your dentist’s office is not clean, you may be risking tuberculosis, HIV, and hepatitis.

• Prevent Death – Along with bacteria, illness, and diseases come death. The sooner bacteria is stopped, the sooner you can prevent the domino effect of terrible consequences for your patients.

• Protect Dentists and Staff – While the safety of patients is top priority, dentists and staff who are constantly in the dental office are frequently coming in contact with the tools and equipment that could be infected with bacteria. Stopping the bacteria from growing and consistent disinfecting of tools and equipment is paramount to keeping everyone involved, safe.

• Maintain a Good Reputation of The Practice – Lastly, it is important for a dentist’s office to maintain a good reputation with their peers and those in their community. This cannot be done when patients, staff, or dentists are getting sick from their environment. If you are concerned about the health practice of your dentist, consider reading reviews and asking about their cleaning policies.

Our Winnipeg dentists are conscious of these hazards and put in a lot of work to provide you with fantastic care.