Episode 644 · February 24, 2025
Are You Sure Your Instruments Are Ready for Sterilization?
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Dr. Marie Fluent
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Dr. Fluent is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Her dental career spans 35 years and includes roles as dentist, both as an associate and practice owner, infection control coordinator, office manager and dental assistant. Additionally, she has extensive experience and expertise as a dental infection control clinical instructor, educator, speaker, author, and consultant. Dr. Fluent is passionate and deeply committed to improving dental infection control and patient safety. Through her writing, webinars, and invited lectures, she has educated thousands of dental professionals and students nationally and internationally.
Episode Summary
Instrument sterilization is a complex, continuous, and cyclical journey that dental instruments take on a daily basis. But this journey must be safe, predictable, efficient, and compliant. Today we are going to discuss several tips on how to enhance the instrument processing pathway in YOUR office—with a focus on instrument washing. We'll answer some key questions like: What are some of the typical weak points in our instrument processing protocol and how can we address those weak points? Our guest is Dr. Marie Fluent, a dentist and expert in the field of Infection Control and Prevention.
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