Our Approach to COVID-19
Upon Receipt
of Cases
• Incoming boxes are handled with gloves & put into dedicated receiving area under UV light for several hours.
• Boxes are then unpacked & cases disinfected While wearing disposable gloves, mask & gown.
• Cases are rinsed if there is any visible sign of blood or any other foreign material on the impression or model.
• Impressions are sprayed with Vital Oxide or Cavicide & placed in sealed ziplock bag where they remain wet with disinfectant until ready to be poured up. (disinfectant is effective with 10 minutes of exposure but usually remain wet in bag for several hours).
• Models are submerged in 1:10 bleach water solution for 10 minutes before being removed & placed in plastic bag, where they sit wet until being prepped for fabrication.
• After models & impressions are treated the cases are panned & move on to be checked in & can move into the rest of lab as needed.
• The receiving area (counter, back splash & sink) is then cleaned by spray & wipe with disinfecting solution, then sprayed again to wet entire area & left to dry on its own.
• Our receiving area is never used for anything other than the sanitary receipt of cases & is under constant UV light when we are here & power is on.
Outgoing Cases
Procedures
• Cleaning procedure performed while wearing gloves
& mask.
• Soak appliances in ultrasonic bath with soapy solution for approximately 30 minutes.
• Soak models in soapy solution, scrub, steam & rinse, set aside to dry.
• Individually scrub appliances with soapy solution, steam clean & inspect for cleanliness.
• Put cleaned appliances in Cavicide bath for at least
10 minutes.
• Test fit appliances on models, rinse & place in small ziplock baggie, seal & ship.
• Packaging area is then sprayed & wiped with disinfecting solution, then it is sprayed again with disinfecting solution & left to dry.
We want you to know that we are doing our part to keep you, your staff and customers safe. We have always done most of the steps in this receiving & shipping procedure with some new additions due to increased concerns of coronavirus. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Paul or Kari at the lab.