Patient Information

Oral Infection Control, Somerset KY

Infection controls and universal precautions protect clients and staff alike. Everyone benefits from rigorous infection control — you, your dentist, and the dental team. The cornerstone in a good and safe dental practice is the element of trust. You should feel free to discuss this topic with Dr. Farmer and receive a straightforward answer.

Dr. Farmer and our entire team follow procedures recommended by several federal agencies: the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA,) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These measures include:

Disinfectant hand soap
Gloves and face masks
Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces
Sterilization of all equipment before every use
Disposable materials

We sterilize all reusable equipment, including dental hand pieces. We use an autoclave, a device that kills bacteria and viruses by steam, heat, and pressure.

The best defense against disease is information. The more you know, the better equipped you are to make wise decisions about your health care. The more you know about our daily procedures and policies, the more comfortable you will feel.

Lake Pointe Dental Care
Bringing contemporary, comprehensive and compassionate care to the Lake Cumberland Area.
Address: 79 Sarahs Ln • Somerset, KY 42503 • Phone: (606) 677-0505

Dr. Ricky L. Farmer provides cosmetic and family dental services, including
Dental Implants, Tooth Whitening, Root Canal Treatments, Dentures, Porcelain Veneers, Dental Bridges and Crowns
in Somerset, KY to the following communities:
Russell Springs, Whitley City, Monticello KY, Jamestown KY, London KY, Mt Vernon KY, Columbia KY, Liberty KY, Stanford KY
and more cities in Pulaski, Casey, Lincoln, Rockcastle, Laurel, Wayne, Russell, and McCreary counties.