The most feared organism in the world has neither claws nor teeth. It may look primitive, but it is efficient and highly developed. Invisible to the human eye, it lives under the skin, in our hair roots and in the corners of our mouths and eyes. Our bodies have ten times the number of bacteria as ce
A look at how to safely and efficiently transport contaminated and sterilised instruments
The choice of disinfectant, the delivery format of the disinfectant and the cleaning technique all need to be taken into consideration. Dr Tim Sandle considers your options
As every dental nurse knows, even simple contact such as shaking hands or touching a patient's face can result in bacteria and viruses being picked up and spread. Healthcare-associated infections affect patient safety, increase healthcare costs and take up valuable time – good hand hygiene is the fi
Gaby Bissett looks at what dental nurses can do to motivate change in the coming year
Richard Griffith looks at the regulation of dental care under the Health and Social Care Act 2008
The decontamination cycle is the sequence that should be followed for the successful decontamination of re-useable devices. Charlotte Cash walks us through it
Uncertainty about impression disinfection poses potential risks to the health of both dental practitioners and the receiving dental technicians. Darren Mitchell explains
Blood borne viruses and sharps injuries in a dental practice
Shaking hands, touching a patient's face with hands or typing on a computer keyboard will all result in picking up bacteria and viruses. So, what preventative measures can we take?
Using technology to provide a better customer experience is commonplace. But, now dentistry is harnessing it in a new and exciting way by taking a ‘mental X-ray’ of patients…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is part of standard precautions for infection prevention and control in the dental surgery
A look at the safe disposal of waste in a dental surgery setting, with Rebecca Waters
A study into alcohol fixation of protein to surfaces in the dental practice by Peter Bacon
Good governance can help to drive your practice forward. Nicki Rowland looks at staff training and how learning is essential to practice growth
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