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...
Harmful bacteria can colonise many areas, including furniture, fittings and the physical structure of the practice building. Practices should carry...
Clinical treatment coordination encompasses the role of a treatment coordinator with that of an extended skills dental nurse, paving the way for...
Practices need to prevent and treat microbiological contamination of water in dental unit water line systems to minimise the risk of infection. A...
Nearly every dental surgery within the UK uses decontamination equipment, such as sterilizers and ultrasonic baths, to clean and sterilize...
So much of our current learning feels so repetitive and routine that our brains pay less attention to it. Presenters or tutors do most of the talking...
Dental healthcare workers can be exposed to a wide range of airborne contamination. The use of a high-performance air cleaning system is a...
All surgical instruments that are used in the clinical environment should be decontaminated without exception. Pre-sterilisation cleaning and...
Dental practices have legal duties to ensure that their waste does not cause pollution or present a hazard to health. This article outlines the...
Ensuring good disinfection involves choosing suitable fixtures and fittings, defining clear and dirty areas, having cleaning schedules and protocols...
