Risk management

Who's who in infection control?

A look at decontamination responsibilities and record keeping in the practice, with Charlotte Cash

Go for green dentistry

Ensuring your practice is environmentally friendly can save time and money – and will paint a good picture for patients, too

Protecting a valuable investment

KaVo looks at what you need to consider in the care and maintenance of handpieces

Why you should shout about a quiet success

Using infection prevention to help market your practice really is a ‘thing’. Nicola Thurston reveals why

Eyes right

Here, we consider the hazards of ocular incidents

Surface cleaning and disinfection

Surface cleaning and disinfection is critical for effective infection control measures in the dental surgery. Charlotte Cash talks us through the...

Are you allergy aware?

In the occasional series looking at medical emergencies, Wendy Bainbridge focuses on anaphylaxis

Managing an invisible risk

The most feared organism in the world has neither claws nor teeth. It may look primitive, but it is efficient and highly developed. Invisible to the...

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On the move

A look at how to safely and efficiently transport contaminated and sterilised instruments

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Cleaning and disinfection of dental practice surfaces

The choice of disinfectant, the delivery format of the disinfectant and the cleaning technique all need to be taken into consideration. Dr Tim Sandle...

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Decontamination cycle – the right steps

The decontamination cycle is the sequence that should be followed for the successful decontamination of re-useable devices. Charlotte Cash walks us...

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Minimising risk

Blood borne viruses and sharps injuries in a dental practice