Village Orthodontics Infection Control Inspection

Address
3950 Portage Road
Niagara Falls
Services
Dentist

Summary

Issues included expired hand sanitizer, non-cleanable surfaces, inappropriate use of sharps containers and inappropriate handling of sharps.

Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:

Blood-borne infections

Contact

Duty Officer
Public Health Inspector
905-980-6000 ext. 7590, toll free 1-888-505-6074
inspect@niagararegion.ca

Findings and Corrective Measures

A referral was made by on September 3, 2026, related to infection prevention and control concerns.

This infection prevention and control lapse involved a member of the regulatory college.

Orally corrective measures were discussed at the time of inspection.

An initial onsite investigation was conducted on September 8, 2026.

An investigation report was given to the premise / facility noting corrective measures. Information and education was provided.

Ongoing Issues

Issue	Correction	Last Updated
Surfaces/ furnishings/equipment not smooth and cleanable.	Surfaces/ furnishings/equipment to be smooth and cleanable.	Sept. 8, 2026

Corrected Issues

Issue	Correction	Date Corrected
Expired hand sanitizer was observed in the waiting area	In date hand sanitizer to be available at reception desk/waiting area.	Sept. 15, 2026
Expired hand sanitizer was observed at point of care	In date hand sanitizer to be available and accessible at point of care.	Sept. 15, 2026
Sharps container(s) not located at point of use where client care provided. Sharps not appropriately transported.	Sharps containers are to be located at the point of use where client care provided. Transport sharps in a covered container.	Sept. 15, 2026
Medical/dental equipment/devices are not dried before sterilization.	Dry medical/dental equipment/devices before sterilization.	Sept. 8, 2026
Dental/medical equipment/devices are in the locked and closed position for sterilization.	Unlock and open dental/medical equipment/devices to sterilize appropriately.	Sept. 8, 2026
Processed packages that are contaminated not reprocessed as appropriate.	Reprocess all contaminated processed packages.	Sept. 8, 2026

Health Risks and Inspections

In the event that a direct health risk is identified for clients who visited this establishment, Niagara Region Public Health will contact those at risk with advice around any medical follow-up.

For general updates regarding this investigation, continue to monitor this website.