{"id":89,"date":"2020-06-01T16:57:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T16:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/?p=89"},"modified":"2025-07-16T21:18:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T21:18:47","slug":"new-bedford-dentist-dental-instruments-clean-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/01\/new-bedford-dentist-dental-instruments-clean-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How Are Dental Instruments Kept Clean in COVID-19?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even as the country slowly begins to reopen, it\u2019s important to remember that the threat of COVID-19 isn\u2019t gone. It\u2019s still essential that we are doing everything we can to prevent the spread of infected particles as we go about our daily lives. Thankfully, your New Bedford dentist has always been an expert at keeping both your smile and their tools exceptionally clean. Read on to learn more about how they\u2019re maintaining a safe, germ-free environment while providing excellent dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Utilizing Single-Use Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, the risk of transferring germs via instruments can be completely eliminated by utilizing single-use tools. Items like suction tube tips and needles are designed to only be used in one appointment. After coming in contact with a patient, they are safely disposed of in a dedicated receptacle to prevent the spread of germs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sterilizing Reusable Instruments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any instruments that cannot be thrown away are thoroughly sterilized between patients. This includes tools like dental mirrors, scalers, and handpieces (drills). Team members are specially trained to disinfect these items with specific procedures outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which could include using options like a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n