Hand hygiene is a procedure that is done in practice to help reduce the spread of infection, as this reduces the risk of transmitting organisms to patients and indeed to you as a health care professional. It is the general term that applies to routine hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis.
Not only is it good practice but it is also a requirement as stated in CQC's (Care Quality Commission) regulation 12 (safe care and treatment). This requires all dental practices to carry out hand hygiene. It is an integral part of preventing infection in clinical practice. Dental practices have a duty of care to ensure it is managed in accordance with the current guidelines:
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