The Effectiveness of using Hydrogen Peroxide in Sterilizing Medical Instruments and Reducing the Incidence of Infection in Dental Clinics���������
Author(s): Nedaa Ahmed Hassan*
Abstract
Dental clinics are a breeding ground for disease transmission, with oral secretions being the primary source of many human microbial infections. Accordingly, the occupational risks of disease transmission become clear in this context. Sterilization of medical instruments in dental clinics is one of the essential factors to ensure the health and safety of patients from infections that may be transmitted through contaminated instruments. In this context, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a chemical that has high effectiveness as a disinfectant and sterilizer for medical instruments in various medical specialties, including dentistry. Hydrogen peroxide relies on a strong oxidation mechanism that makes it effective against a wide range of microorganisms that may be present on medical instruments. The main aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of using hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in sterilizing medical instruments and reducing the incidence of infection in dental clinics. The use of hydrogen peroxide has proven to be a very effective approach to maintain biosafety and reduce the incidence of infection in dental clinics. The study showed that sterilization with H2O2 is an effective method to reduce the number of bacteria in the dental clinic environment.