Sterilizing Instruments With Dry Heat

By Chris H. Miller, PhD

Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed are those of Chris H. Miller, PhD.

The safe provision of oral health care services is a top priority for both patients and providers. Ensuring that infection control protocols are precisely followed is the responsibility of all dental team members. While infection ­con­­trol protocols encompass a wide array of policies and procedures, the sterilization of dental instruments is a critical component of ensuring safety in the dental operatory. In dentistry, there are three ways to sterilize instruments: steam under pressure, dry heat, and chemical vapor. In this informative Q&A, infection control expert Chris H. Miller, PhD, shares his insight on the dry heat sterilization method.

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