Disposable tools are never used on more than one patient and are considered to be one of the most effective means of infection control in both the medical and dental industries.
Any tool
that is reused in a dental office must be sterilized after each appointment, usually in an autoclave - a device that uses high temperatures and steam to kill pathogens. Dental tools are placed in sealed bags and then placed inside the autoclave, which will change color to indicate when the sterilization process is complete. Non-disposable dental instruments, such as mirrors, are also cleaned in an autoclave.This device utilizes high-pressure hot steam to sterilize the instruments, which are placed inside a sterilization bag that changes color while the device is in operation. This bag doesn't change color until the instruments it contains are completely clean, eliminating guesswork and ensuring that tools aren't reused until the sterilization process is complete. Autoclaves are inspected periodically to guarantee that they are doing their job and sterilizing dental instruments properly. It is essential for dentists to have advanced training in all areas of dentistry, from cosmetic dentistry to laser dentistry. This guarantees that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to use the right tools for each patient, as well as to properly sterilize them after each use.
