Technology

This wonderful new technology allows you to relax in your chair while simultaneously observing real-time pictures of the inside of your mouth magnified beyond normal size on an adjacent computer monitor! Not only does this make it simple to see and understand what the doctor is telling you, but it also makes it simple for us to keep incredibly accurate records, from one visit to the next.

Our office uses state of the art sterilization to ensure patient safety. Sterilization and disinfection are the basic steps in instrument processing and surface asepsis. Sterilization refers to the use of a physical or chemical procedure to destroy all forms of microorganisms, including the highly resistant spores.

We use a Steam Autoclave at 275º F(35psi), for 30 minutes

First, the instruments are prepared for the sterilization process. Patient debris and fluids are removed by placing the instruments in a disinfecting soak for 15 minutes. Following this disinfection step, the instruments are transferred to an ultrasonic cleaner for another 15 minutes. Then the instruments are rinsed, dried, placed in self sealing sterilization pouches and sterilized in the autoclave. Instruments which can not be heat sterilized, are immersed for 10 hours to cold sterilize.

We use Biological, Chemical and Mechanical indicators to monitor our sterilization process.

Using bacterial spores to monitor the sterilization process is referred to as biologic monitoring (or spore-testing), and the bacterial spores used for monitoring the sterilization process are referred to as biologic indicators (BIs). Of the three methods, biologic monitoring is regarded as the most valid for monitoring the sterilization process, for it uses live, highly resistant bacterial spores.

We biologically monitor our sterilizer once a week to ensure complete sterilization using spore ampules and keep accurate records for our monitoring. These ampules contain heat sensitive bacteria enclosed in a small glass vile and are processed through the sterilizer. They are then tested on site for completeness of sterilization.

Computer program for caries (decay) detection between teeth.

The Solea Hard and Soft Tissue Laser is an innovative device that can make dental procedures more comfortable and efficient for both patients and dentists.

Electrical caries detection is a method of diagnosing dental caries (tooth decay) by measuring the electrical conductivity of the tooth enamel.