International Standards
Five Steps Sterilization Protocol at Nijanand Dental Care
We have adopted a “FIVE STEP STERILIZATION” protocol which ensures that each and every instrument used in our clinic is thoroughly cleaned and all forms of microorganisms are completely eliminated or destructed and instruments are 100% sterilized. Our management team gives a “GUARANTEE” to all our patients getting treatment at Nijanand Dental as well as all the doctors working with Nijanand Dental that each and every instrument reaching procedure area is 100% sterilized sealed and protected in a sterilization pouch which can be opened in front of the patients to assure them the sterility of the instruments.
Step 1: Manual Cleaning
Cleaning is the removal of foreign material that adheres onto the instrument and is normally done by rubbing/scrubbing the soiled area with a brush and it is a simple, old and dependable method. Surgical instruments should be pre-soaked or rinsed to prevent drying of blood and to soften or remove blood from the instruments.
Step 2: Visual Inspection
Validation of the cleaning processes is done by visual inspection of all instruments individually. If the instrument is visibly clean then it will go for more-deeper cleaning process of ultrasonic cleaning.
Step 3: Ultrasonic Cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning uses cavitation bubbles induced by high-frequency pressure (sound) waves to agitate a liquid. The agitation produces high forces on contaminants or dirt adhering to substrates like metal surface or glass surface. This process requires special Ultrasonic Cleaner Machine.
Step 4: Packing in Sterilization Pouch
A sterilization pouch also known as peel pack is a disposable package used in a steriliser to allow penetration of the sterilant to the items placed inside. These pouches are use to store dental instruments after sterilization. They are essential in preventing contamination and the spreading of infections.
Step 5: Autoclaving
The autoclaving process takes advantage of the phenomenon that the boiling point of water or steam increases when it is under high pressure. It is performed in a machine known as the Autoclave where high pressure is applied with a recommended temperature of 250 degree F (121 degree C) for 15-20 minutes to sterilize the equipments.
Other Measures
Dental Disposables
We are using maximum use of disposables such as water glasses, trays, gloves, face masks, x-ray sleeves, suction tips, saliva ejectors, syringes and needles for local anaesthesia and patient wraps etc. The cotton and gauze pieces are also autoclaved before use. All equipment that is used in your mouth is completely sterilized in order to offer the best possible protection to each and every patient that comes into our practice.
Surface Disinfectant
We use best surface disinfectant available in dental and medical field with Disinfectant Spray. The surface disinfectant is used after each and every patient for cleaning surfaces like dental chair, X-ray machine, table platform and majority of surfaces that we touch during treatment procedure.
