In the Dental Industry, Infection Control Is Critical — A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Vickong Dental’s Strict Hygiene Protocols

Oral health may seem like a small area, but it’s filled with countless details—especially when it comes to infection prevention and control. At Vickong Dental, meticulous hygiene is at the heart of every procedure. Let’s take a closer look at their rigorous protocols through five key aspects: People – Devices – Materials – Protocols – Environment.

1. Personal Protection

All medical staff wear surgical caps, ear-loop masks, and gloves at all times. During procedures with splashing risk, face shields are mandatory. Following the principle of bi-directional protection, doctors will also provide patients with protective bibs and, in some cases, goggles.

2. Treatment Devices

Dental treatment involves tissue damage and potential bleeding. If instruments are not properly cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized, it can lead to cross-infection.

A crucial device used is the dental handpiece—a high-speed drill rotating at hundreds of thousands of RPMs. It comes into direct contact with saliva, blood, and plaque. If not handled correctly, it can create a “back-suction” effect, drawing contaminants into internal components.

To prevent this:

• After every use, the handpiece undergoes a 30-second flush before removal.

• All tools undergo multistep cleaning, packaging, and sterilization, with sterilization barcodes for traceability.

• Every sterilization step is supervised and quality-checked.

3. Materials and Consumables

Most consumables such as mouth mirrors, probes, and needles are single-use only. They are discarded immediately after each patient.

For reusable materials:

• Clean tools are used to retrieve them in appropriate amounts.

• Unused items must not be returned to their containers.

• Injection tips and other components follow strict one-patient-one-use rules.

• All treatment rooms are standardized and organized, and sterile items are stored in designated closed areas to avoid contamination or humidity.

4. Protocols and Hand Hygiene

Vickong Dental has established infection control systems and operating protocols. Staff undergo regular training and immediate corrections are made when issues arise.

Doctors perform hand hygiene and glove changes between each patient. The "four-hand technique" (one doctor, one assistant) minimizes the need for repeated handwashing while ensuring clean and contaminated areas remain separated.

5. Treatment Environment

Dental procedures generate high concentrations of aerosols. Vickong Dental addresses this by:

• Using private, single-patient rooms.

• Equipping every room with air disinfection systems.

• Placing mobile air purifiers in waiting areas.

• Maintaining clear separation between clean and contaminated zones.

Additional measures include:

• Daily air disinfection (3+ times) and proper ventilation.

• One patient, one set of disinfected tools and protective barriers per visit.

• Immediate disinfection of treatment surfaces and replacement of protective film.

• Weekly waterline disinfection and monthly microbial testing.

Implant surgeries are performed in dedicated surgical rooms to ensure optimal infection control.

Vickong Dental’s Commitment to Infection Control

Infection control isn’t just about rules—it’s about safeguarding every patient's health. Vickong Dental treats even the smallest details with the utmost care.

They operate on an appointment-only basis, and patients are welcome to book free X-rays and consultations in advance.

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