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Clinical director delivers verdict

3 mins read Decontamination/HTM 01-05
A robust decontamination system is the bedrock of every successful dental practice. But decontamination is far from straightforward. Here’s why.

A robust decontamination system is the bedrock of every successful dental practice. Effective and efficient decontamination minimises the risk of cross-infection between patients as well as between patients and staff. But decontamination is far from straightforward. It is a complex process which involves a number of steps running from cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and thorough inspection. And the process is fraught with potential pitfalls at every stage.

That's why dentist Dr Marcus Spry was one of the first dental professionals to sign up for a new decontamination course run by Aura Infection Control, one of the UK's leading experts in dental decontamination.

Dr Spry is the clinical director of Fresh Dental Care, a private dental practice based in Maidstone, Kent, and has more than 30 years’ experience.

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