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Biological Monitoring

    Biological Monitoring, otherwise know as "spore testing" is the act of testing sterilizers (autoclaves) to ensure that they are working correctly to sterilize tools and equipment used in the dental practice. Spore testing is required by the CDC to be performed on a weekly basis.

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