With litigation being a top concern for the vast majority of dental professionals[1], ensuring that records are watertight continues to be a top priority. But is your practice still using paper for certain records when it could go digital?...
In order to achieve a high standard of infection control and prevent the transmission of disease, the chain of infection needs to be broken. But what is the chain of infection? In simple terms, there are typically four links...
Research suggests that healthcare workers suffer from over two million needlestick injuries per year, with the prevalence of injuries being highest among dentists.1 As such, it’s important for professionals to keep on top of sharps safety as well as...
Rentokil Initial recently performed a survey with 2,000 adults in the UK to determine what current attitudes are regarding the threat of airborne transmission of Coronavirus, and how these attitudes have changed since late 2020. Concerns on the rise...
To help meet the Government’s vaccine pledges, various temporary vaccination centres have been set up across the UK. Buildings forced to close to their usual clientele have been repurposed in order to provide locations for the administration of vaccinations...
More and more organisations are using lateral flow testing to protect their wider community and prevent the transmission of virus. It identifies infection in those people who are asymptomatic – which could be as many as one in three...
At time of writing, Government guidelines in the UK mandate the wearing of face coverings (not masks) when on public transport or attending the hospital as a visitor or outpatient, with face coverings in supermarkets and shops to be...
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...