Optimising safety

Patients must be treated in a safe and clean environment – this is a primary tenet of every dental practice. The importance of a meticulous decontamination workflow therefore cannot be overstated and is always worth revisiting, reviewing and optimising. By meticulously following high-quality procedures, the dental team can ensure that all surfaces and equipment are cleaned and disinfected, and all reusable instruments are sterilised. In doing so, professionals minimise the risk of cross-infection and help to maintain a safe environment for both patients and colleagues.

The effective decontamination of reusable instruments comprises of several stages including cleaning, disinfection, inspection, sterilisation and storage.