We are so proud of our state-of-the-art sterilization center that it’s featured in clear sight of our patients, reminding them that they are safe at every visit. Here’s how it works: dirty instruments enter on the right-hand side, where the red lights are located. The instruments are then cleaned in a Meile thermal disinfector, which washes away 99.99 percent of infectious materials (this exceeds OSHA standards). At the end of its cycle, it produces a 200-degress Fahrenheit steam bath which kills and removes bacteria, mycobacteria (like TB), fungus, fungal spores and viruses. This sterilization process keeps every patient seen at Laurelwood Family Dentistry safe to the utmost of our ability.