Sterilisation Failures in Dental Practices: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Sterilisation in dental clinics isn’t optional. It’s a legal and ethical duty. When it fails, the risks are huge—infected patients, legal trouble, and damaged reputations. Every instrument must be free from harmful bacteria, viruses, and spores. The problem? Many clinics don’t realise they have sterilisation gaps until something goes wrong. Reliable autoclaves are the backbone of dental sterilisation. If they aren’t used correctly, instruments may look clean but still carry harmful microbes. This puts patients and staff at risk. Understanding how sterilisation fails and how to prevent it can save a clinic from serious problems. Common Causes of Sterilisation Failures Sterilisation...