Now More Than Ever…
Sterilization has always been one of the top priorities in our practice. However, now more than ever, it’s at the forefront of everyone’s minds, and the importance could not be more apparent. With the ongoing threat over coronavirus (aka COVID-19), terms like disease transmission, airborne particles, contact tracing, and PPE (personal protective equipment) have all become part of the public consciousness. So it’s clear that maintaining a clean treatment environment is more than just keeping up appearances; it is about our patients’ health and safety and our team members too!
What Does Sterilization Entail?
We will continue to do out part by making sure everything is as sterile as possible.
- We have a steam autoclave unit that sterilizes all dental instruments and other reusables.
- Utilizing disposable masks and gloves and changing them often.
- After each visit, we wipe down all countertops, chairs, and other surfaces in the treatment area with a disinfectant.
- We follow all health and safety guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Dental Association (ADA), as well as both state and local public health authorities.
- In the event an infection ever does occur, we have a contract tracing procedure in place to notify those affected quickly.
All the extra work is worth the time and investment if it means keeping patients safe and healthy. When it comes to the front line sterilization practices, it can take more than 15 minutes to completely clean a treatment area and set it up for the next patient. So we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding!
Dr. Angela Burns moved to Austin 10 years ago and instantly fell in love with our beautiful city. Dr. Burns is originally from the Texarkana area. She attended Texas A&M for her undergraduate degree and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center for her degree in dental surgery (DDS). Dr. Burns is committed to providing her patients with gentle, technologically advanced dental treatment. She attends an average of 60 hours of continuing education every year. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association, and the Capital Area Dental Society. Dr. Burns and her husband, Gary, have an 11-year-old daughter, Sydney, who is a proud 6th grader at Hill Country Middle School. She is also very involved in the Eanes PTO, her church, and loves raising her family in the Westlake community. “Growing up, I was drawn to mediating and helping others feel more included and less anxious. I was a camp counselor, student government officer and being the oldest of five, I was the family mediator. I found that I had a calling to help alleviate stressful situations for others and realized that being a good listener was something that was key to this. These skills really helped guide me into becoming a dentist that has based my practice on relationships, empathy and a sense of comfort. I knew that I wanted to provide an atmosphere that felt like home when others walked in. Our practice is small, personal and state of the art and we hope you feel like you’re hanging out with friends when you are here!” When she is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Burns enjoys traveling, hiking the greenbelt, enjoying Austin’s music scene, and eating Amy’s Ice Cream.
