Simple reminders for gold-standard waste management around the dental laboratory can be really helpful. Ensuring items are segregated appropriately is key to protecting staff and the environment. Understanding why waste needs to be segregated is just one step to...
Initial Medical teamed up with the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) for an up-to-date 2025 survey on inoculation injuries in dental care, and the results tell us changes can and should be made in practice. The results found...
Small changes around a dental practice can be good for the environment, as well as the safety and happiness of patients and clinicians. From different uses of practice spaces to the items used in everyday workflows, it’s possible to...
Managing healthcare and dental waste can be a tricky task, but completing it correctly can have ethical connotations. Clinicians have a responsibility to protect the health of colleagues, patients, and the environment. Waste produced in dentistry puts each of...
Keeping your dental practice clean and efficient is crucial, and that includes managing the disposal of old or redundant equipment. As we enter late spring, it’s a great time to review your storage areas and address any outdated items...
Tooth extractions are needed for various reasons in dental care, but make no mistake, they aren’t anatomical waste. At least, teeth don’t need to be discarded as anatomical waste in the same way that other soft and hard tissues...
Do you know how to dispose of contaminated dental equipment? This could include an old amalgamator or a dental pump that has sat dormant in your practice’s storage. Maybe you have some forgotten collector cups and filters, tucked away...
Around one in every five people in the UK has an allergy.1 This could be a seasonal allergy, like hay fever, or a food allergy; peanuts are one of the more common food allergies that come to mind. It’s...
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...
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...