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
How do the fundamental standards and KLOEs relate to the role and activities of dental nurses? Dave Hancock investigates
In a busy practice, keeping on top of handpiece care and maintenance can be challenging and the cycle speed of an autoclave is paramount to efficient turnaround of handpieces.
Shilla Talaki looks at the regulations it applies to, including CQC regulations under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, considers what forms part of the assessments you need to carry it out in order to be compliant, and discusses the control measures that are needed
