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Procedures | Infection Control
Many
people experience undue anxiety about visiting
the dentist. In recent years, the remote
possibility of being exposed to AIDS or other
infections in the dental office has heightened
that anxiety. But dentists take a host of
precautions throughout the day to protect their
patients.
You should know about
these measures, but you may find that talking
with your dentist is difficult. Not only can
technical language get in the way, but so can
fear and anxiety.
The American Dental
Association understands your concerns. That's
why we've created ADACares™, a public education
program that dispels the myths about infection
control procedures. And it all starts with a
little heart-to-heart.
You may not be aware that
sterilization and other infection control
precautions take place, be cause many of these
procedures occur out of your view. We want to
give you some tips on how to talk with your
dentist, and on some of the things you can look
for in your dentist's office to allay your
anxiety about patient safety. Spending a few
minutes talking about infection control
procedures will not only boost your confidence,
it also will help you become a smart dental
consumer and form a successful relationship with
your dentist. Here's what you should ask.
Information provided by the ADA, American
Dental Association,
www.ada.org
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