The Compliance Divas Podcast
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The Compliance Divas Podcast
#220 Instrument Cleaning: The Essential First Step in Effective Sterilization
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Leslie Canham, Mary Govoni, Linda Harvey and Olivia Wann
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Season 5
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Episode 220
If dental instruments aren’t thoroughly cleaned, they can’t be properly sterilized. In this episode, Mary and Linda discuss why effective instrument cleaning is essential for successful sterilization and share best practices to ensure your instruments are truly clean and ready for safe use.
Resources:
- CDC Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities - section on Cleaning: https://bit.ly/49gllzn
- HuFriedy Group - 6 Critical Steps for Cleaning and Protecting Your Dental Instruments https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/blog/6-critical-steps-cleaning-and-protecting-your-dental-instruments
- American Dental Association (ADA) Caring for Dental Instruments https://jada.ada.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0002-8177%2821%2900785-6