We prioritize your safety above all else
At West Asheville Family Dentistry, we prioritize your health and safety above all else. Our office is meticulously cleaned and sterilized to ensure a worry-free experience during your appointment. Even during times of heightened health concerns, you can trust that we have taken every precaution to protect your well-being. Our main focus is providing exceptional, personalized care to each of our patients without any obstacles.
Enhanced Sterilization Standards
At a dental office, it is expected that proper measures are taken to maintain cleanliness for the well-being of patients and staff. We take pride in surpassing the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control, as we prioritize patient safety and office sterilization above all else.
Our dental instruments are thoroughly cleaned and sterilized using an autoclave machine, which eliminates all bacteria and viruses.
Wherever we can, we use disposable materials & barriers that we throw away after each use, eliminating the need to sterilize them.
Personal Protective Measures
- Our dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants prioritize cleanliness and wear standard personal protective equipment to ensure our patients' safety.
- This equipment includes gloves, eyewear, and masks, all of which are single-use and discarded after each patient.
- Our team members' clothing is professionally cleaned, providing them with a fresh outfit every day.
- In case their clothing gets soiled during their shift, we have extra clean clothing for them to change into as needed.
Procedures for Disinfection
At our dental office, numerous rooms are utilized by both patients and staff. Apart from the routine cleaning conducted after office hours, we prioritize the disinfection of surfaces that are frequently touched by patients and staff in the heavily trafficked rooms. Throughout the day, we meticulously go through each room and sanitize commonly touched surfaces such as countertops, tables, doorknobs, cabinets, sinks, and restrooms using medical-grade disinfectants.
Filtered Water Lines
In any dental office, ensuring the cleanliness and absence of harmful bacteria in the water used to rinse our patients' mouths is crucial. We have implemented filtration systems in our water lines to eliminate bacteria and microorganisms. While these would not harm healthy patients, they could potentially pose a greater risk to older patients or those with weakened immune systems.
We consistently monitor the bacteria levels in our water lines and adhere to the manufacturer's guidelines for cleaning our system to ensure optimal performance.
Working Together as a Team
Our entire team is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients. We all uphold high standards and take necessary precautions. Additionally, we ask that team members refrain from coming to the office when feeling unwell, and we kindly request our patients to do the same. This is essential for the health and well-being of our community.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries regarding our procedures or if you would like to discuss any special accommodations.