In this article, Richard Griffith outlines the legislation regulating the safe management and disposal of waste and considers how the law applies to...
Sharps injury is a constant risk for dentistry staff, cleaners, and waste contractors. Deficient standards of sharps safety and healthcare waste...
A range of leadership and management skills are needed to fulfil the decontamination lead role effectively. The decontamination lead should work as...
Dental practices are areas of high risk of cross infection if standards for infection prevention and control are not met. This article discusses the...
Leavy P, Templeton A, Young L, McDonnell C (2014) Reporting of occupational exposures to blood and body fluids in the primary dental care setting in...
Practices need to prevent and treat microbiological contamination of water in dental unit water line systems to minimise the risk of infection
Harmful bacteria can colonise many areas, including furniture, fittings and the physical structure of the practice building. Practices should carry...
Nearly every dental surgery within the UK uses decontamination equipment, such as sterilizers and ultrasonic baths, to clean and sterilize...
Infection control is based upon the principle that transmission of infectious diseases will be prevented when any of the six steps in the chain of...
Dental healthcare workers can be exposed to a wide range of airborne contamination. The use of a high-performance air cleaning system is a...
Reports of allergic reaction to natural rubber latex (NRL) are not uncommon in dentistry. To safeguard patients and coworkers, dental nurses must...
