Infection Control Overview

Infection control is now an essential and regulated part of modern dentistry. When a patient consents to dental treatment they expect the standard of infection control to be impeccable and to put them above any conceivable risk.

Regulatory authorities also demand compliance with "Best Practice" and will deal with those practices not adhering to such guidelines.

Implementation of infection control procedures does cost both money and time, but as will be seen in this training programme it can be an effective practice builder. Training and education are essential parts of successful cross infection control. It is important that all staff understand the implications of cross infection and understand the control methods used in the practice. Continuous training and education will keep the practice informed and up to date with new methods, helping to provide a permanently safe and healthy environment for patients and staff.

In order to assist the dental team in the provision of effective infection control procedures schülke provide a two hour in-surgery presentation of this training package. The presentation is designed to be an interactive session which will enable all members of the dental team to maximise their understanding of the importance of effective infection control and support them in ensuring best practice procedures are put into place.

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