Do you have new team members? Many practices are finding themselves employing staff without dental background or experience. A number of people are deciding to move to a new career or have a change of focus and see dentistry as an exciting choice, bringing fresh energy into dentistry and we should embrace it. Offering a […]
Infection Control Training and Education Your team and your patients are no doubt feeling a little nervous about dental visits now. All clinical staff members need to understand the principles that are outlined in regulatory documents and to be able to apply them practically. Education is critically important to ensure all clinical team members can apply […]
An integral piece of your required documentation at your practice, in adhering to Australian and New Zealand Compliance protocols, is the Infection Prevention Policy and Procedures Manual. This manual must be an ultra-comprehensive document that includes information about procedures specific to the daily routines of your practice. It serves as a reference point for all your […]
In certain situations, the human body is a perfect environment for microorganisms to grow. Both harmless and harmful microorganisms are found on our skin, mucous membranes, and other body orifices. Normal flora is microorganisms that live both on and/or in our body in a symbiotic and non-harmful relationship with us. Every day we are constantly […]
People wearing face masks when they are not in clinical environments is a common sight these days. Air quality in some regions has meant increased use of surgical style face masks in the hope of filtering out pollution. In dentistry, clinical staff work in close proximity to patients and safety should always be at the forefront […]
Viral Evolution – A Timely Reminder in Support of a Back to Basics Approach What is a virus? Viruses are microorganisms that exist almost everywhere. They can infect most living things including humans, animals, plants, fungi and even bacteria. Some viral infections occur with little or no impact to the host but others have the […]
Reused and reduced. Recycled and repurposed. Composted and compounded. Historically in dentistry, we have been a high waste, non-reusable industry. We’ve tried, unsuccessfully, to reduce and reuse but there seem to be numerous obstacles in doing so, such as cost, compliance and regulations, and of course, patient perception of reusable items in a clinical environment. […]
Estimate reading time: 3 – 5 mins An integral piece of your required documentation at your practice, in adhering to Australian and New Zealand Compliance protocols, is the Infection Prevention Policy and Procedures Manual. This manual must be an ultra-comprehensive document that includes information about procedures specific to the daily routines of your practice. It serves […]
There seems to be an ever widening gap between practices that are conscientious in their approach to infection prevention and those that adopt a ‘we’re pretty good’ mentality. We often find however, that those with the ‘we’re pretty good’ approach, in actual fact, are not. While the correct way to perform hand hygiene has not really changed over the years, the things we are dealing with have, hence, it is important to understand and have up to date information on infection prevention methods and current guidelines.
The Dental Council of NSW has issued an important announcement on the. 7th of November 2018 that it will carry out random infection control audits at dental practices whether or not a practitioner or practice has been subject to a complaint. “Following a serious infection control breach, identified by the Council in July 2018 at a dental […]
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