Harmful bacteria can colonise many areas, including furniture, fittings and the physical structure of the practice building. Practices should carry...
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...
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...
Infection prevention and control is coming under increasing scrutiny, yet has always been considered important to the dental profession. Here, Julia...
Intact skin is a first-line defence mechanism against infection. Damaged skin on healthcare workers (HCWs) is an important issue and needs to be...
Legionnaires' disease outbreaks hits the press on a regular basis. This article takes a look at the risks around legionella in a dental surgery and...
