Cross contamination is when germs spread from one person or surface to another. In a dental clinic, this can happen pretty easily if proper cleaning steps are not followed.
For example, if someone touches a dirty tool and then touches a clean surface, germs can spread without anyone noticing. The same thing can happen if gloves are not changed between patients.
Since dentists work really close to patients and use a lot of tools, there are many chances for bacteria or viruses to move around if people are not careful. Even things like door handles, chairs, or counters can spread germs if they are not cleaned properly.
That’s why dental clinics disinfect surfaces, sterilize tools, and change gloves after every patient. These small steps help stop germs from spreading from one person to another.
At our office, we follow these infection control steps carefully to help keep patients safe and comfortable during their visit. You can book with Dr. Abid Hidayat, we’re open Monday to Saturday. We also speak Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, and Arabic. You can call us at 416 546 5599 if you need to book or ask anything.