The main level of our building is devoted to patient care,
with nine operatories, equipped with chair side computers,
televisions and DVD's to provide interactive communication
and patient education. We offer digital radiography, which
provides minimal x-ray exposure to patients and exceptional
imaging for diagnostics.
The computers are used for charting the patient's dental
health, their treatment needs, viewing digital x-rays and
for scheduling future appointments. They are also used in
conjunction with the televisions and DVD's for patient education.
 The
dentist can project the patient's own digital x-rays up
on the television screen and have the capability to "zoom
in" on specific areas of need, thus having the ability
to show the patient why a diagnosis has been made and explain
fully what treatment is recommended. The patient can then
watch an educational presentation on procedures that are
indicated, so they have a better understanding and can work
with their dentist on their plan of treatment.
The televisions are also popular with the kids for watching
animated videos during their treatment. Our patients have
the choice of listening to music on the overhead speakers
or they can pick from our list of available tape recordings
and use a headset for their personal listening pleasure
during treatment. We want your visit to be as relaxing as
possible.
River City Dental Care® has always been on the forefront
of infection control and safety for both our patients and
our employees.  Each
treatment room has its own self-contained water unit that
runs through the waterlines of the dental equipment.These
units are filled daily with distilled water. The waterlines
are laso flushed with an approved disinfectant.
Each treatment room is "turned over" between patients.
This involves removing all contaminated instruments, disinfecting
all exposed treatment areas, and replacing all protective
barriers.
Our new sterilization center was designed to meet all OSHA
and Blood Borne Pathogen guidelines, so as to provide the
best practices in infection control. The room is divided
into specific areas for "contaminated" instruments
and "sterilized" instruments. We have an "ultrasonic
sink" which cleans instruments and helps prevent injuries
to employees. Our autoclaves are monitored on a regular
basis by an independent laboratory.
Our staff members wear scrub uniforms, which they change
into at the start of their shift. These are laundered daily
on site, according to OSHA and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
Gloves and masks are worn for all procedures. We have annual
CPR training onsite for all employees, as well as an annual
review and testing of all OSHA guidelines.
The design of the building meets the guidelines of accessibility,
in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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