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A helping hand

Rebecca Waters suggests how best to be ready for your next inspection.

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Calling time on biofilm’s house party

Jenny Nixon offers advice on how best to control biofilm and break up its formation in dental unit waterlines.

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Standards of healthcare cleanliness under the microscope

Jenny Nixon takes a look at the new National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021

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Keeping compliant

Nicky Steadman explains how to stay on top of your infection control

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Save the trees – and still comply with the CQC!

Dental nurse and compliance lead, Aleksandra MIteva, reveals how to pass a CQC inspection with flying colours – and remain environmetally friendly

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Cleaning guidelines

Key ways to make the hygiene and maintenance process for treatment units easier and safer

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Just the beginning

Fiona Ellwood reviews the Society of British Dental Nurses' Annual Dental Symposium

Workplace issues/your health

The biggest changes in my career

A day in the life of an infection control lead – with dental nurse Karen Jeffrey

People profiles

Who's who in infection control?

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

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Go for green dentistry

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

Hand hygiene

Protecting a valuable investment

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

Workplace issues/your health

The anxieties of expectation

Trudie Dawson explores safeguarding and what this means for you

Safeguarding