We want all of our patients to feel comfortable and safe when visiting our clinic. For your peace of mind, TEETH @ Tiong Bahru maintains the highest standards in the environment we provide and the equipment we use for your care.
The experience begins in our reception. Our staff is there to ensure your comfort. At our clinic, we strive to keep waiting times to a minimum, but in healthcare emergencies, they can occur, requiring us to adjust our schedule. Should you be required to wait, you will be kept informed of the expected delay. We hope you will relax with a beverage while enjoying the calm surroundings, which are designed with your comfort in mind.
Sterilisation and Infection Control
All the equipment which is used to carry out your treatment is sterilised after each use. Any item that is not designed for sterilisation is used once only and disposed of after your visit. We continually review our infection control protocols to ensure you receive the best possible care in the safest environment.
Infection Control Procedures
General Safety Protocols
- Autoclaved packaged instruments are opened in front of you at the beginning of your visit.
- We use disposable plastic sleeves and wraps on the dental chair, as well as light handles and patient components of the X-ray machine.
- We individually package and autoclave all dental handpieces after every use.
- Any instrument placed intra-orally has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and autoclaved, or disposed of after a single use.
- Cross-infection control is maintained by rigorous cleaning and gloving standards.
- Patient and staff safety is maintained by staff wearing gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection during treatment, and patients wearing eye protection as well.
Radiological Equipment
The radiation received from dental X-rays is minimal; in fact, you will usually receive more radiation from using everyday electrical equipment like TVs.
However, should you need X-rays, TEETH @ Tiong Bahru aims to reduce the cost even further. We have invested in the latest digital dental radiographic equipment and software available on the market. Digital radiography dramatically reduces the radiation per X-ray.
We follow the ALARA principle towards dental X-rays. ALARA means As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
This results in the following methods:
- X-rays are only prescribed for a specific diagnostic purpose
- Lead aprons and collars are utilised for every patient
- Digital radiography is utilised to enable us to reduce the radiation amount and to ensure that all possible relevant information is identified in each X-ray
- X-ray holders are used for intra-oral X-rays to correctly position the X-ray tube and reduce the need for retakes.
Other Advantages of Radiological Tech
- Fast processing time means you can see the results within your visit
- Earlier detection of dental diseases means we can act sooner and improve our treatment outcomes
- No more processing chemicals, which is better for the environment, efficient storage of your x-rays on our computers, which are backed up daily
- 3D radiographic imaging to facilitate implant planning, oral surgery and even root-canal treatment, with the convenience of having all this equipment in-house
