Infection Control and Sterilisation

With the memories of COVID-19 and masks and spread of infection starting to become more distant, the idea of infection control remains foremost in the dental environment.  In fact, infection Control is the BIGGEST thing that we deal with on a DAILY basis. It always has been, and always will be!  Whether we are talking about COVID19; the common cold; serious illnesses; or even day to day oral bacteria - EVERY patient that we see in the dental practice can be guaranteed that they will be sitting down in a clean environment and being treated by sterile instruments.  The hub of all of this is the sterilisation room.  Most people don't see or even think about the behind the scenes work that our dedicated team do to make this a reality.

Before and after EACH patient, EVERY surface is wiped and cleaned. All instruments are taken to the Sterilisation room for decontaminating and then sterilising.  To do this, there is a sequence of processing which ensures that each instrument is treated with due care and attention and returned to the surgeries in STERILE pouches. Anything that cannot be sterilised is disposable. This chain of events is known as infection control.  This is what takes time in the change-over of patients.  This process is a labour intensive and is the reason that we have plenty of staff to manage it.  This is also the greatest reason why dental treatment is often as expensive as it is - because THERE ARE NO SHORT CUTS TO STERILISATION AND INFECTION CONTROL. 

You can feel comfortable at that Stanhope Dental Centre, all infection control processes are being carried out to their highest possible standard and you are in a clean and healthy environment. As you come through our practice, you will see an open and tidy sterilisation room which we are happy to show to any patients or give you a tour of the process on request.

Notice to all patients:

Since April 1 2020, Dr Selina Leow has changed her role within the practice.  For further information, please ring the surgery where we can give you a detailed report.

We thank you for your understanding.

Yours sincerely,

Dr Selina M. Leow   BDS(Syd) GDipForOdont (Adel)

Dr Darren J. Calleia  BDS(Syd)

Principal Dental Surgeons

The SDC Passion - Children and Families!

At Stanhope Dental Centre we believe in the provision of quality dental services, specifically in the areas of;

• General dentistry
• Children's dentistry (Including participation in CDBS)
• Cosmetic dentistry 
• Porcelain/Ceramic reconstructions (Including CEREC same-day crowns)
• Crown and bridge
• Minor Oral Surgical Procedures and
• Oral health

We have ultramodern rooms with flowing surgery areas which ensure your comfort and privacy.  Sterilisation techniques follow strict guidelines and we welcome anyone who may wish to tour through our sterilising area at any time. We take pride in delivering our services in a friendly, caring and professional environment. The care of our patients and their dental needs are paramount. We believe in dental care for the whole family from the very young up to our more mature citizens. We have treated patients up to 98 years of age.

We are proud to be providing premium quality dentistry to the entire Sydney community. We are located in Kellyville Ridge, minutes from the famous Parklea Markets. Our clientele extends from Quakers Hill, Kings Langley and Blacktown to Castle Hill, Kellyville, the entire Hills District and North Western
Sydney  (we even have patients that travel from all over the world!).