STATE-OF-THE-ART INFECTION CONTROL at PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry

Our office believes in safety, cleanliness and proper sterilization techniques first and foremost. Over the past few years or so….There has been an increased awareness of the importance of these techniques for prevention of the spread of diseases. Our office is extremely concerned about the possibility of disease transmission and is continually reviewing the way dental services are provided in accordance with infection control guidelines developed by our federal government and the recommendations of the American Dental Association (ADA). We sterilize all our instruments and handpieces in an autoclave for your protection.

  • Sterilization at Plaza Health DentistryDentists, hygienists and assistants should now routinely wear protective gloves, eyeglasses and masks when treating all guests. This will help to protect our patients and dental personnel alike from contamination by microorganisms in saliva, dental plaque, and blood during various dental procedures.
  • All instruments and items used in or near the oral cavity must be sterilized in a heat sterilizer whenever possible, or with proper immersion in a registered sterilizing solution to kill harmful germs (bacteria, viruses and fungi).
  • All surfaces likely to be contaminated should be disinfected with a high-level disinfectant registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and accepted by the American Dental Association.
  • All contaminated waste must be disposed of carefully and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Dental personnel should be immunized against the hepatitis B virus to prevent contracting and passing on this disease.
  • Dentists and their staffs should be educated about the best methods to protect themselves and their guests.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of the Public Health Service, the American Dental Association, the Office Sterilization and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) Research Foundation, state boards of health, schools of dentistry, and many other health agencies and professional associations are strongly supportive of these disease prevention measures.

Help us by reporting, at each visit, any changes in your health status. This will your dental care providers at PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry provide the best treatment based on your health needs.

 

 

 

*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information per: Missouri State Board Regulations as pertaining to Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic, Sedation & Implant Dentistry...

All are non-specialty interest areas that require no specific educational training to advertise. Drs. Schlotz and Von Rump are GENERAL DENTISTS and are engaged in the practice of GENERAL DENTISTRY in the State Of Missouri.  Thus, they are NOT licensed in the specialties of prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics or oral-maxillofacial surgery.

TMJ Treatment is a non-specialty area not recognized by the ADA and requires no specific educational training to advertise.

 

 

*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information Regarding Oral Sedation and Dentistry performed under General Anesthesia (commonly referred to as Sleep Dentistry)

Conscious Sedation is taught as part of post graduate residency programs approved by the ADA.  Dr. Wm Schlotz and Von Rump have not completed such an ADA approved residency program.

 

It is a requirement (set forth by the Missouri Dental Board) that a licensed dentist be further licensed (Division of Professional Registration, State of Missouri) to perform oral sedation (aka Enteral Conscious Sedation) in the state of Missouri.  Dr. Schlotz and Team have taken the Mandatory Training and Education for this licensure which includes over 20 hrs of training and education in the area of Oral Sedation and Medical Emergency Management.  Dr. Schlotz and Team have also taken a 2nd Non-Mandatory course (of 25 hrs) in Oral Sedation and Emergency Medical Management.

Upon this licensure in the field of Oral Sedation, an "Enteral Conscious Sedation Permit" is thereby issued to licensee.  Dr. William J. Schlotz has received certification and has been issued License #2009005253.

 

PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has received an ENTERAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION SITE CERTIFICATE issued by the Missouri Dental Board (certificate/license #2009004858).

Dr. Schlotz and Von Rump are not providers of Deep Sedation Dentistry (wherein the treating dentist is also responsible for the deep sedation - commonly referred to as "sleep dentistry").

General Dentistry at PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry is performed under General Anesthesia ONLY in concert with Premier Dental Anesthesiology (Board Certified MDs) as the attending caregivers and physicians of the general anesthesia. 

PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has been issued, by the Missouri Dental Board, a DEEP SEDATION/GENERAL ANESTHESIA SITE CERTIFICATE (#2008025661).