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Procedure: Extraction on the upper right lateral Incisor.

Preparation and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

I began by wearing the appropriate uniform and washing my hands following the HTM01-05 guidelines
before entering the treatment room. During the sterilisation process, I wore a mask, protective glasses,
and disposable gloves to ensure safety and infection control compliance.

Decontamination of Instruments Before Sterilisation:

After the treatment, I transported all used instruments including the dental mirror, probe, tweezer, local
anaesthetic syring and extracting forceps to the designated dirty zone using a securely closed
transportation box to prevent cross-contamination.. The instruments were cleaned as follows:

Manual Cleaning: I scrubbed all the instruments with a brush and detergent to remove visible debris.

Transport to Decontamination Room: The instruments were then delivered in a sealed transportation
box to the decontamination room for sterilisation.

Single-use items, such as the 3-in-1 tip, suction tip, gauze, extraction teeth without Amalgam and bib
were disposed of immediately after use in the clinical waste bin. All sharps, including needles and
anaesthetic cartridges, were immediately disposed of in the sharps container to ensure safe handling.

To maintain a clean environment, I disinfected all surfaces exposed during the procedure using detergent
wipes. This included the dental chair, light handles, worktops, goggles, and trays.

Autoclave Process:

All cleaned instruments were loaded into the. I selected the appropriate cycle at 134°C under the
manufacturer’s guidelines. Indicator strips were placed inside the pouches to verify successful
sterilisation. I recorded my name, the time, and the date on the sterilisation log, ensuring the correct
temperature and pressure were reached for compliance.

Post-Sterilisation Instrument Storage:

After sterilisation, the instruments were placed inside a clean, securely closed transportation box. Once
cooled, they were stored in sealed sterilisation pouches in a clean, dry, and designated storage area,
ensuring they remained sterile until their next use.

Aim of the Sterilisation Procedure:


The aim of the sterilisation procedure is to eliminate all microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses,
fungi, and spores, from reusable instruments and equipment to ensure they are safe for use on patients.
This process minimizes the risk of cross-infection and maintains a high standard of infection control,
ensuring the safety of both patients and dental staff.

Strengths:
I followed all infection control protocols, including wearing appropriate Preparation and Personal
Protective Equipment and performing a clinical hand wash, ensuring patient and staff safety. I effectively
transported, decontaminated, and sterilised instruments, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination. I
also documented the sterilisation process accurately, including the use of indicator strips and logging
details in the sterilisation record.

Weakness:

I took longer than necessary to clean the extracting forceps to ensure no visible blood remained, which
slightly delayed the decontamination process.

Additional :

The clinic does not have washer-disinfector or ultrasonic bath equipment. The clinic uses Type N steam
sterilisers. Additionally, no handpieces were required for this specific treatment, so their
decontamination process was not applicable.

GDC# 229842
20/11/2024 Eileen Fleming

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