How to Deal with Improperly Disinfected Impressions

By Laurel Carbonneau

Posted Nov 30, 2015 in Management

Although it’s been more than 25 years since OSHA issued its Bloodborne Pathogens Standard*, 80% of respondents to LMT’s 2017 Infection Control Survey+ are still receiving bloody/improperly disinfected impressions. 


According to survey participants, the main source of the problem is untrained staff in the dental office. “It’s usually a result of staff turnover,” says Fay Ashley, Director of Customer Relations, New Image Dental Lab, Morrow, GA. “We can always tell when a new assistant is in charge of packing up cases.” 


Forty percent of respondents contact the dental office upon receipt of improperly disinfected impressions; a friendly telephone call to remind them of proper protocol* is usually the first step....

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About The Author

  • Laurel Carbonneau

    Associate Editor at LMT Communications, Inc. · Bethlehem, CT

    With an eye for detail and exceptional proofreading skills, Laurel, a 11-year veteran of LMT, edits numerous sections of the magazine, writes feature articles and is our editorial webmaster.

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