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Effective cleaning techniques to aid cross-infection control

8 mins read Hand hygiene CQC requirements Decontamination/HTM 01-05 Risk management
Within the dental practice, there are many pathogens that can harm the patient, as well as the dental team. This article discusses effective cleaning techniques to ensure cross-infection control and decontamination procedures are carried out according to legislation and guidance

Effective cleaning of surfaces and equipment that cannot be processed in an autoclave will significantly reduce the harmful microorganism transmission that can occur in the dental practice.

Unlike hospitals who can carry out screening of patients by way of blood tests, swabs, and urine and faeces samples, the dental practice has to rely on a patient giving a correct medical history to know if they are an infection risk. However, patients may omit medical details for fear of embarrassment or rejection. Therefore, every patient must be treated as though they are a potential risk and likewise be protected against the risk of transmitting infections to them. Infections can be transmitted through:

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