On my third day in Dr. Siegel’s office, I got to learn about an appliance or machine called the Autoclave. An Autoclave is a pressure vessel that uses steam and heat to kill bacteria and viruses on tools and instruments. It sanitizes specifically dental equipment after it’s used. This machine plays an important role in the health of patients, especially during a pandemic. Above is an image of the Autoclave.
Throughout the rest of the day, I observed a patient that got teeth whitening and I also observed regular checkups.
Overall, today was a great experience!