New infection control qualification for dental nurses

I have worked in dentistry for many years and currently deliver CPD across the country to dental professionals. I find my role extremely rewarding.

While delivering CPD sessions, I have recently noticed the mood has begun to change within the profession. Dental nurses have become rather unsettled with the lack of information regarding the process of the decontamination room and validation.

There is conflicting information regarding best practice on decontamination validation. Sales representatives are advising staff on one set of standards. CPD providers are advising something completely different. So who is right and who is wrong?

Dental nurses are now aware that when a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection takes place at a dental practice, it is the infection control lead's responsibility to demonstrate the process within the decontamination room and to prove compliance within validation.