What's underneath your Operatory Sink?
As storage in many dental offices is at a premium, staff store items anywhere they can…underneath the sink is a favorite spot. Since water from pipe condensation or leaks can contaminate supplies, clean and sterile patient care items should not be stored underneath sinks. Dark and damp areas are a favorite place for insects and vermin. Consider this… would you want exam gloves, tooth brushes, mouthwash and other dental supplies which have been stored under the sink used in your mouth? Note that it is acceptable to store a few chemicals such as cleaners and disinfectants underneath the sink, but not a fire extinguisher as shown in the picture.
As storage in many dental offices is at a premium, staff store items anywhere they can…underneath the sink is a favorite spot. Since water from pipe condensation or leaks can contaminate supplies, clean and sterile patient care items should not be stored underneath sinks. Dark and damp areas are a favorite place for insects and vermin. Consider this… would you want exam gloves, tooth brushes, mouthwash and other dental supplies which have been stored under the sink used in your mouth? Note that it is acceptable to store a few chemicals such as cleaners and disinfectants underneath the sink, but not a fire extinguisher as shown in the picture.
