My Dental Op Episode 3: Sterilization Room

[@TeethTalk]

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[@justineberry9894]

I’m a hygienist in Michigan and really enjoy watching your videos! I like seeing how things work in other offices, thanks for sharing!

[@TeethTalk]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting kind! Stay well!

[@Louvelma]

I’m studying to be a dental assistant so I found this video really interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@TeethTalk]

So glad to hear that! Thank you for watching! I hope schooling is going well :)

[@Louvelma]

@@TeethTalk Thank you! Yes school is going well, i'm enjoying everything i'm learning :)

[@annabelleuson7028]

After your ultrasonic cleaning process you have to rinse again & make it air dry before putting on the pouch...thank you.

[@dianas6516]

Great organization everywhere. Your sterilization room looks very clean and modern 👍👍👍

[@TeethTalk]

Thank you so much! We work hard to keep it clean and organized! It makes us feel good :)

[@kavityphiller4891]

This was awesome- its like having a perky non-intimidating friend explain everything!

[@futballarena784]

Whitney my mentor.... You are one of a kind among the hygienist i came across in my entire school days.... In fact there are things i got to learn from you which i was not thought in school. So it's a blessing indeed having you in DH cadre... I salute ya

[@TeethTalk]

Thank you so much for your kind words! You inspire me to continue making videos! I appreciate you!

[@ghostwriter8056]

Load the autoclave pouches Paper down plastic up, helps with drying

[@thatkayleegirl50]

I just started hygiene school and this is a great run through of our sterilization and intro to setting up for care. Thanks :)

[@TeethTalk]

yay! congrats to starting DH school! and thank you for watching :)

[@jany2291]

I love love your videos, they make me sooo excited to start school in September as first year in dental hygiene program yaya, thank you for sharing!

[@TeethTalk]

YAY! I'm so happy for you! Sending you all the toothy vibes!!!!

[@greeninju]

Thank you for sharing this! It gave me so many great ideas to organize our room!

[@lisacox9062]

Learning just because it’s always interested me. Thank youuu for putting these videos together. ♥️🙌🏽

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching!!!

[@paulinecallahan6888]

Do you do daily spore testing and what about class 5 strips in the sterilizing pouch? We also have containers with lids that we transport our instruments to and from the operatory.

[@TeethTalk]

Yes!!! We do spore testing and we do routine maintenance on the autoclave. The containers to transport instruments to and from the operatory is something we are now implementing!!! So great!

[@judy5936]

Hi Pauline, You are only required to do spore testing weekly. SPS strips run in every load. *Keep your records for spore testing, 3 yrs.

[@nikkied7196]

Luv your videos!! I’m a CDA😘

[@natashafales699]

I love your videos a ton of useful information to a new DA like me! Thank you! 🤗

[@TeethTalk]

I'm SOOOO happy to hear that. Sending positive vibes your way!

[@karlatoledo2069]

Great channel,I hope to be as good as you one day!You are awesome,this quarantine gave me the little push to start my channel 🤣

[@TeethTalk]

What a kind comment! Sending you all the positive vibes!!!

[@darren6111]

I had a great opportunity to be a dental assistant for a family friend's dental office. I was wondering for someone who has 0 experience whatsoever in that field is it still doable to learn the process and the procedures with no background?

[@anonnnn719]

It’s so cool seeing the organization of the different instruments in a dental office! In my optometry office it’s not nearly as in depth lol, but you’re dealing with 2 little organs and the skin around it so I guess it makes sense? Very cool to see how it all works though! I have a random question, how old were you when you became a RDH?

[@TeethTalk]

Thank you for watching!!! I love organization :) I got my bachelors first and graduated at 22 and then my dental hygiene degree after at 24. Hope that helps!

[@harrypoter8707]

So, do you open the autoclave with dirty gloves and then open it again with clean hands when getting the sterilized stuff?

[@TeethTalk]

generally clean for both!!!

[@harrypoter8707]

@@TeethTalk Thank you.

[@ROGSYT]

Cheers from Mexico 🇲🇽 I am a dr myself.

[@TeethTalk]

Cheers! Thank you for watching!

[@aishasmith9619]

So clean!!!!! ❤️

[@TeethTalk]

We love it! Thank you for watching!

[@DrPurva]

Amazing sterilization.. love watching your videos from INDIA❤️

[@TeethTalk]

THANK YOU so much for watching! And that's amazing I would love to visit India one day :)

[@ahmedahmed20engdep76]

You are so cuute wish u the best anddd u made dentistry beautiful infront of my eyes😍

[@Jay-L]

I miss going to the dentist, just for a cleaning of course.

[@bertiepimplebum5633]

I wish I lived next door to TeethTalkGirl. (UK)

[@navinchandradat9463]

Hi, I wanted to ask a really quick question about flossing (I would've phoned my dentist's office but they are closed because ya know corona). When are you supposed to floss? Before or after brushing? I usually floss after I brush but I was reading a couple articles that suggest that it's better to do it before you brush. Thanks again in advance for the advice!

[@TeethTalk]

Totally a good question. There are articles that say both ways...so my general advice is as long as you are both brushing and flossing you are doing the right thing - the order does not matter as much. If you want to get SUPER technical...some cavity-prone-patients may benefit from brushing first (the thought is if you leave the fluoride toothpaste in your mouth after you brush - the floss or interdental aid will help the fluoride toothpaste enter the areas between the teeth). Hope this helps!

[@guljafari3269]

I love ur energy tho 😆

[@sabrinayoung6598]

If you kept the instruments in the plastic tray used for the ultrasonic to autoclave them and never wrapped them, would you feel safe using them?

[@angelwolf1284]

Instrument pouches are not supposed to be over lapping or else they won’t get sterile properly?

[@jeffkeith637]

Really enjoying this series, thanks Whitney. What does "Op" mean?

[@katiebevens703]

Jeff Keith it’s short for operatory. It’s the room we bring patients to for their appointments.

[@TeethTalk]

Yep! Katie's got it! Op is short for operatory!

[@yolardh1812]

I just worked all day and come home and watch your videos 🤣 l guess l ❤️ my job, even after 25 years! SIU 1995👍

[@MrDbone75]

Good Tuesday evening to you all from wellington Somerset in the UK

[@TeethTalk]

good Tuesday! happy you're here :)

[@AwesomeLimProduction]

Thanks for sharing! Where do you buy the sterilization pouches from?

[@judy5936]

You need to find a dental supply company that sells quality products. There are certain perimeters that are needed to look for when purchasing autoclave pouches/bags.

[@michellesimmons9992]

Do you ever rinse the ultrasonic solution off the instrument before packaging it?

[@TeethTalk]

yes! sorry if that wasn't shown in this video!

[@jasonjacobs2095]

I just started as a sterile tech at dentistry office last week at $17/hr. Is that low pay?

[@CoCoCat1234]

Seems like lower pay. I'm seeing job postings in Canada for $17-30 CAD an hour. $17 is starting rate.

[@torinicole8425]

Very large & spacious compared to my office!

[@jennisanchez2583]

Question .. so when breaking down the room after barriers and instruments are out of the room... we have to clean and disinfect our room? So what do you use to clean the room and then afterwards what do you use to disinfect?

[@pleanne8376]

how do u sterilize the ultrasound handle that goes into everyone's mouth?

[@leahbyrne_2879]

Hi Whitney I have a huge fear of the dentist is there anything I can do to ease my fear and also is it normal to have an extra tooth on the bottom or should I get it checked out. I am only 12 years old ❤️❤️have u got any suggestions for me ❤️❤️also some day I hope to be a hygienist like u but I think my fear has changed my mind. Amazing video as always and I love u so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@CoCoCat1234]

Is there risk of exposure to toxic sterilization chemicals in the air for this job?

[@arelitorres5426]

Wish we had a bigger sterilization area

[@cheliae8560]

Thank you!!

[@ginaplopper-norton8839]

But you don't touch the outside of the sterilization bags with gloves because you want the outside to be clean

[@TeethTalk]

Totally! I always change to clean gloves before touching them! Thank you for watching :)

[@gialittle6655]

How do you sterilize hand pieces??

[@TeethTalk]

First, we lubricate them and run them and then bag them and place into the autoclave. Always follow the manufacture's instructions on how to properly sterilize each individual hand piece. Hope this helps!

[@jessicawademusicJ19]

Unrelated: But your hair looks so healthy! Mildly distracted I was! LOL

[@TeethTalk]

this made me happy! haha thank you friend!

[@virtuallyjas]

Hi, I checked out your other video and learned you did schooling in chicago which is where i live and would like to stay! Can you please tell me what schools you went to for your dental hygiene portion? I have no clue where to go

[@fivefour6993]

Where do the dentists store the shots?

[@rheapalma1765]

how do you autoclave rubber and plastic materials?

[@TeethTalk]

depends on the individual product's instructions! but most are autoclavable on the top shelf! or they are disposable!

[@michaelaaa5317]

Are you required to wear a hair cover and googles/face shield?

[@TeethTalk]

this video was pre-pandemic so not at that time. but now it is definitely recommended to wear all of the extra PPE and I love wearing my hair cap and face shield now :) also my loupes!

[@universezero2590]

How can I sterilize ? Or disinfect my manual toothbrush ? I hope I am asking this correct lol 😂

[@TeethTalk]

here is my video all about replacing toothbrushes every 3 months! hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYbKhoyhpdJoa7M

[@universezero2590]

@@TeethTalk thank you for the quick response! ❤️❤️❤️😊😊

[@smileshumanresources8067]

I believe your bagged instruments should go paper side DOWN. Check your autoclave manual

[@TeethTalk]

Every bag and autoclave will have different instructions. I am following the manufacture's instructions of my bags and autoclave. Different makes and models may differ as well so never assume without reading the instructions. Hope this helps :)

[@niakaproductions2020ukus]

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[@olajideonifade5992]

I love it

[@racheladams7986]

If someone wants to work as a sterilization tech and Is certified with their OSHA can they?

[@benjaminbrown5245]

Oh yea. That is what we are talking Whitney!!! Amen to that!!! Peace,,,,,,, Love,,,,,, and teeth!!!! That’s dentist love babe as the song I have says in the name of dentistry!!!! Peace,,,,,,,,,, Love,,,,,,, and teeth,,,,,,, rock on sis!!!!

[@madeehafatima651]

we manufacture sterilization baskets if you are interested in buying do let me know

[@angelicaperezreyes9101]

Autoclave name please 🥺

[@ashfaqijaz4061]

Very nic

[@zachwesterhoff]

Third

[@TeethTalk]

hahaha almosttttt!

[@Baloneycake4114]

Damn girl 😍

[@angelicafoster670]

Second

[@TeethTalk]

Awesome! Thanks so much for being here!

[@torinicole8425]

Yes the dirtiest for sure!

[@supboy8590]

First

[@TeethTalk]

Yay! Thank you SO very much for watching :)

[@richardtony1999]

Hot gloves

[@davis07ful]

You shouldn't need to do that yourself ma'am.

[@princenoman6094]

you married ?