Tampa Dentist         North Pointe Dental Associates         Minimal Sedation* Dentistry

Ronald M Pross DMD

 Richard M Kanter DMD

Marc S Tindell DMD
801 West Fletcher Avenue = Tampa FL = 33612 = (813) 961-1727
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AIDS concerns of dental patients
 

A recent survey of dental patients in the Tampa 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 North Pointe Dental Associates 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 North Pointe Dental Associates 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.

If you have any concerns, please call us at (813) 961-1727 today.

 

 

 


AIDS Protection
In Tampa Florida and the surrounding
Carrollwood Village - Lake Magdalene - Forest Hills - Lutz FL areas.
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*Minimal sedation, also known as anxiolysis, is the use of oral and inhalation medications to relieve anxiety before and during
 dental procedures that minimally reduce consciousness in an effort to reduce fear and anxiety, while still maintaining
 normal breathing and the ability to respond appropriately to physical and verbal stimulation.
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