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10 tips for health and safety in the dental practice

Gerard Smithers breaks down how to tackle the potential risks.

Health and safety play a crucial role in dental practices. Local governments require those offering dental services to ensure the patient's and staff's health, safety, and welfare, protecting them from the spread of bacteria and illness and other health risks. Aside from providing dental services and treatment, dental professionals should protect everyone in the dental clinic. So, here are some tips for health and safety in the dental workplace.

1. Make sure equipment is up to date

One way to ensure proper health and safety in the dental workplace is to invest in the latest high-quality dental instruments, allowing you to provide the best possible care for your patients. Outdated equipment will make it hard to provide proper dental services and can also risk the patient's health.

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