Waving the flag for the Mexicans
‘The biggest challenge for us is the misconception that Mexico is unsafe’ – Frank Nunez dispels some myths
All Infection control
The biggest changes in my career
A day in the life of an infection control lead – with dental nurse Karen Jeffrey
A New York state of mind
A day in the life of a US dental practice
Who's who in infection control?
A look at decontamination responsibilities and record keeping in the practice, with Charlotte Cash
Go for green dentistry
Ensuring your practice is environmentally friendly can save time and money – and will paint a good picture for patients, too
Taking the lead
Glenys Bridges considers the steps towards developing the role of lead dental nurse
Protecting a valuable investment
KaVo looks at what you need to consider in the care and maintenance of handpieces
The anxieties of expectation
Trudie Dawson explores safeguarding and what this means for you
Quiet success
Using infection prevention to help market your practice really is a ‘thing’. Nicola Thurston reveals why
Eyes right
Here, we consider the hazards of ocular incidents
Are you allergy aware?
In the occasional series looking at medical emergencies, Wendy Bainbridge focuses on anaphylaxis
Surface cleaning and disinfection
Surface cleaning and disinfection is critical for effective infection control measures in the dental surgery. Charlotte Cash talks us through the protocols
Managing an invisible risk
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
On the move
A look at how to safely and efficiently transport contaminated and sterilised instruments
Cleaning and disinfection of dental practice surfaces
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
