Initial Medical is thrilled to announce that it will have a stand at this year’s Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition (ACE). It will provide a great chance to meet the team from Initial Medical and ask them about all things...
Patients’ changing needs and higher expectations have shaped modern dentistry. They want a quality service, a holistic approach to oral care and stable treatment. Practices have adapted and evolved to meet these needs through effective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).....
In a dental practice, hands are subjected to a number of threats. It’s a good idea to know what these threats are, so that you can choose the correct hand protection. The dangers to health The primary protective use...
In the last century, advances in medicine have caused once deadly diseases, such as smallpox, to be all but eliminated. Indeed, the very mention of something like typhoid or scarlet fever is likely to conjure images of the grim...
Our brains control our emotions. But did you know that you can influence these emotions by using external stimuli such as scent? This is important, as by using scenting you can help patients struggling with dental phobias and anxiety....
There are two colours dedicated to clinical waste in the Department of Health’s colour code for best practice waste disposal. However, as these waste streams are so similar it’s easy to get them confused. But it’s important that you...
Have you considered why gloves are important to wear in a care home setting? How do you select the type of gloves that are right for you and your residents? Here are some of the different aspects to consider:...
All healthcare providers have a duty of care to ensure that medical waste is suitably managed and disposed of in line with healthcare waste disposal legislation. We should expect all staff working with potentially hazardous materials to be aware...
There are many reasons why patients may suffer from a poor immune system. As these patients are more likely than others to contract an illness, it is necessary for professionals to understand which conditions can affect the human immune...