Demonstrate maintenance of dental disinfecting/sterilizing equipment, including the renewal of solutions.
Demonstration should include maintenance for
- central air compressor
- plaster trap
- model trimmer
- other equipment as specified.
Disinfection/sterilization procedure should include cleaning the
- cold sterile container
- ultrasonic cleaner
- tray container
- autoclave
- Chem-Clave
- dry-heat sterilizer
- other disinfecting containers.
All solutions must be discarded and replaced according to specified guidelines, and the autoclave indicator dials or liquid crystal display (LCD) readout must be monitored throughout the procedure.
Process/Skill Questions
- How does one determine the correct cleaning procedure for an autoclave?
- Why should PPE be worn when using chemicals?
- How often should the solution in an ultrasonic cleaner be changed?
- How often should the plaster trap be checked?