Clinical director
A robust decontamination system is the bedrock of every successful dental practice. But decontamination is far from straightforward. Here’s why.
All Infection control
Look sharp!
Fiona Ellwood considers the results of the Society of British Dental Nurses’ needlestick injury survey and suggests the number remains alarming
Managing water quality
Peter Bacon considers some effective ways in which dental nurses can manage and reduce biofilm in dental unit water lines
Battling contagious diseases
Laura Yates looks at precautions to take to prevent the spread of infection within the dental practice
Decon lead course
A unique dental decontamination course has been hailed as a major success and it forms part of the prize on offer for our amazing Aura IPC Awards
Enter our Aura IPC Awards
Dental Nursing, The Dentist and Dental Update are proud to announce the launch of this year’s Infection Prevention & Control team awards.
Look to the future
If you type ‘How has dentistry changed in the last 10 years?’ into your browser, you’ll get an endless list of relevant pages dedicate to the subject. Rebecca Waters looks at the shifting landscape
Pneumonia and dental care
In the UK, between 0.5-1% of adults contract pneumonia, most often in the autumn and winter months. But what does it have to do with your role as a dental nurse?
Rethinking hand hygiene
Rebecca Waters considers the new evidence behind infection control
The secrets of our success
How our IP&C award-winning practice team, Rock Dental, 'bring to life' infection control in practice
Infection control
Senior dental nurse, Jenny Jones, explains how the two dental nurse approach ensures infection control during implant surgery
Protect your hands
Rebecca Waters considers this cornerstone of clinical practice essential for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections
Just how clean are you?
Louise Smith talks us through best handpiece decontamination
Planning decontamination
Ambassador for the Society of British Dental Nurses, Clare Faulkner considers the role of the dental nurse
Deal or no deal
Whatever the outcome of Brexit, Bob Newsome, Managing Director at infection control specialists dentisan, is confident that British manufacturers will be ready and able to maintain a consistent supply of goods to the dental profession.
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