Dental patient AIDs concerns
 A recent survey of dental patients
in the Aventura area and nation wide showed that patient protection was #1 on their list of concerns about dental care. Some patients have even quit going to the dentist because of their fears.
Fortunately, trips to Dr. Rosenstein's office have never been safer. The case in
Florida where the patient was apparently infected with the AIDS virus by
her dentist is the only such case out of tens of millions of dental
treatments performed since the introduction of the virus. The Center for
Disease Control still does not know the method of infection.
However, even one case is too many. At Steven J Rosenstein DMD FAGD we have responded by adopting "universal (or standard) precautions". These involve sterilizing all instruments in dry-heat ovens or steam autoclaves to kill any bacteria. Disposable items are used whenever possible.
The chance of contracting an infection in the dental chair is extremely
remote, but the chance of losing one's teeth because of lack of proper
dental care is extremely likely.
We welcome you inquires about our sterilization
and disinfection techniques and would be happy to give you a tour of our
systems.
If you have any concerns, please call us at 305 933-9911 today.
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