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Tracking infectious touchpoints

Rebecca Waters considers the vital importance of hand hygiene in dentistry.

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A guide to handpiece care and maintenance

Mark Beckwith gives a step-by-step guide for an effective handpiece decontamination protocol.

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The importance of compliance

Nicky Varney breaks down what compliance entails in dentistry.

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Can mouthwash fight not only plaque, but Covid-19 too?

Simon Davies explores the vital benefits offered by the use of mouthwash at such a pivotal time in dentistry.

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The cleaner the better

Nicky Varney outlines why clean, safe water is essential in the dental practice.

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Take the stress out of autoclave testing and validation

Lee Morris explains the protocols around the testing and validation of autoclaves.

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Extending the life of your autoclave

Nicky Varney details the importance of excellent autoclave care.

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How clean is your handpiece?

Aura detail the importance of cleaning and disinfection of dental handpieces, and the confusion that still surrounds the subject.

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Bad habits die hard

Rebecca Waters discusses the difficulty in changing behaviours.

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Defend against unseen threats

Rebecca Waters discusses the importance of infection control

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Hands, face, space, fresh air

Nicky Steadman discusses combatting coronavirus in practice

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Hand hygiene in practice

Kayleigh Cox-Nowak examines the evidence for hand hygiene procedures, the selection of appropriate hand cleaning products, and the dermatological impact on skin

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