Steri-Traces: Smart Digital Sterilization for Complete Patient Safety
At MI Dental, your safety comes first. That’s why we go beyond traditional sterilization methods by using Steri-Traces, a cutting-edge digital sterilization management system. It does not just clean and sterilize instruments, it tracks, records and links every sterilization cycle to each patient. This ensures complete compliance with infection control standards and gives our patients peace of mind knowing every step is documented and verified.
How Steri-Traces Works at MI Dental
Preparation & Labeling
Every instrument package or cassette is labeled with a unique barcode at our sterilization station.
Smart Synchronization
The system talks directly to our Hydrim washer and Lexa autoclave, automatically recording essential cycle data like time, temperature, and pressure. No manual entry, no mistakes.
Quality Assurance Tests
Daily sterilization tests (chemical and biological indicators) are logged digitally and tied to each cycle.
Patient Traceability
When instruments are opened in the operatory, their barcode is scanned and linked directly to the patient’s chart. This means every instrument can be traced to the patient it was used for.
Secure Digital Records
All records are automatically stored and backed up, ready for review or inspection if ever required.
Why This Matters for You
Maximum Safety
If a sterilization cycle were ever to fail, Steri-Traces would allow us to instantly identify which instruments were affected and which patients they were used for.
Compliance You Can Trust
Health regulatory bodies like RCDSO and CDC require strict documentation. Steri-Traces gives us that automatically.
Zero Guesswork
Automation eliminates human error — no missed steps or forgotten entries.
Proof of Care
Our infection control protocols don’t just meet standards — they exceed them.
Beyond Compliance: Raising the Bar in Dentistry
Sterilization has always been a critical foundation of dentistry, but the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how essential accountability and documentation really are. During that time, offices across Ontario were required to demonstrate strict IPAC compliance, maintain detailed logs, and be inspection-ready at any moment. For many practices, this meant endless handwritten notes and binders full of records. At MI Dental, Steri-Traces transformed that process into something seamless, secure, and fully digital.
By investing in this technology, we not only protect our patients but also give our team the ability to focus more time on patient care instead of paperwork. It’s an innovation that blends safety with efficiency — and ensures that every single instrument used in your treatment has a digital fingerprint behind it.
Benefits of Steri-Traces
- Complete digital traceability for every instrument.
- Automated logging of sterilization cycle parameters.
- Secure cloud backup of all records.
- Real-time communication with Hydrim and Lexa.
- Audit-ready documentation at all times.
Fun Fact
In the past, sterilization records were handwritten in logbooks. Today, Steri-Traces automates all of it — saving up to 80% of staff time while eliminating transcription errors.
When you choose MI Dental, you’re choosing a practice that invests in next-level sterilization technology. With Steri-Traces, your safety is not just promised — it’s digitally proven.
FAQs
1. What is Steri-Traces?
It’s a digital sterilization management system that tracks every cycle and links it to patients for maximum safety and compliance.
2. How does it protect patients?
If a sterilization cycle ever fails, Steri-Traces identifies every affected instrument and the patients they were used for.
3. Does every dental office use this?
Not necessarily. Many still use manual logbooks. Steri-Traces represents an advanced standard of care.
4. Can patients see their records?
Yes. If requested, we can show patients the sterilization traceability of the instruments used in their care.