A dental practice needs to follow strict rules and guidelines around the storage and waste of various products and materials. Gypsum is no different. It is a key tool when producing three-dimensional models for treatment planning in orthodontic, restorative...
Week 15-21st October International Infection Prevention Week was established in 1986 as a way to highlight the importance of infection control and prevention in the community. It remains as essential today as it was back then, with many of...
There are several reasons why the physical environment is so crucial for a positive patient experience. First impressions can have a significant impact on the perception a patient has of the practice, how they describe it to others and...
Flu season is an inevitable fact of life. With the arrival of the colder months incidents of respiratory illnesses typically rise, so how can we combat the risks? Respiratory viruses are a common issue in autumn/winter. Some prominent threats...
There is a long list of illnesses that pose a risk to humans via airborne transmission. No matter your place of work, being aware of the harmful microorganisms (pathogens) that can travel through the air and spread between people...
The concept of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” can be employed in dental practices as a way of boosting sustainability. Step one is about decreasing the amount of waste that is generated in the first place. This might involve replacing single-use...
Hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste are generated in the UK every year. This impacts the natural world in two distinct ways – both of which relate to waste management. The first problem occurs when waste items are discarded...
Public health bodies acknowledge hand hygiene worldwide as one of the most important factors in preventing the spread of pathogens.1 Public awareness campaigns placed significant emphasis on the role of handwashing in slowing the spread of the virus during...
A well-functioning dental practice relies on everything operating harmoniously and without incident. For example, computers work perfectly, all required equipment being in its correct place and in good working order. In addition, each member of staff is fully trained...
Hand hygiene is acknowledged by public health bodies worldwide as one of the most important factors in preventing the spread of pathogens.1 Public awareness campaigns during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic placed significant emphasis on the role of...