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Dental Regulations

New Regulations in Dentistry – HTM 01-05 Decontamination

In 2009 the Department of Health published document ‘HTM 01-05 decontamination – guidance’ for dental practices. This document is aimed in particular at primary care dental practices in the U.K. and is designed to ensure that all dental practices meet …

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First Aid

First Aid in Dental Practices

There are some situations which may occur in a dental practice that will require first aid treatment but may not be life threatening, for example broken bones, fractures,

Medical Emergencies

Medical Emergencies in Dental Practices

Accidents and medical emergencies can happen to anybody at any time and in any place, if either takes place in a dental practice there should be staff that

UK Dental Patients

Connect with your Dental Patients

As your people and communication skills improve you will probably be able to connect with dental patients more easily, most of the time you will be subconsciously identifying

Dental Patients

Listening to your Dental Patients

Aside from body language another key to good communication is the ability to actually listen to what the other person is saying, and to let them see that

Dental Practice

Good Communication in the Dental Practice

In the dental practice every single member of the dental team should be a good communicator, it is important to not only communicate well with one another (to

Best Dental Uniforms

Choosing Dental Uniforms

It can be difficult to find dental uniforms from which all team members are happy with, everybody will have a different opinion or concern about dental uniforms, the

Dental Uniforms

Dental Uniforms

Any member of the dental team who actually works in the surgery is required, by law, to wear dental uniforms. The dental uniform must be

Cross Infection

Basic Points for Good Cross Infection Control

Cross infection training must be given to all dental care professionals, particularly those who work in the surgery. All surgeries and practices must have a cross infection control

Waste Disposal

Dental Nursing – Why Use Disposables and Correct Waste Disposal?

Many products used in dental surgeries are disposable, single-use products, cups, paper towels, etc. Some products are available to dental care professionals as either re-usable – to be