Advanced Course: Keep it clean-reducing the spread of infections in dentistry (NW191015B)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectInfection control
DescriptionPatients expect to be treated in a clean and safe environment. The task facing the dental team is to have systems in place to prevent infections from being spread. Come and learn about the 'chain of infection' and how to avoid this within your practice.
Additional information

Micro-organisms are the original social networkers. They have evolved to survive outside and move easily from one person and another.What are the risks for patients, dental teams and the wider community from infections that may be transmitted during dental treatment? Improving infection prevention and control practices is a key area in the Department of Health “Tackling antimicrobial resistance 2019-2024”.

 

The session will start at 6pm with a buffet meal allowing time for peer review and networking amongst participants. This will be followed by a lecture with time for discussion.

Catering

A selection of vegetarian/non vegetarian options will be made available, however please be aware that we are unable to cater for special dietary requirements such as Gluten Free, Nut Allergy, Vegan. We therefore suggest that delegates bring their own food if you have a specialist requirement.

VenueAintree - The Clinical Sciences Centre, Liverpool - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeTuesday 15 October 2019, 19:00 to 21:00
LecturerChristine Whitworth  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeB, C
Course styleLecture
Core topicGDC Recommended Topic
CateringRefreshments and Evening Meal
CPD hours2:00
Cost£15.00
Aims

This course aims to provide evidence of infections transmitted via dental treatment, describe the chain of infection, to show evidence of what happens when people fail to follow the rules and to encourage participants to comply with infection prevention procedures.

Objectives
  • Discuss the evidence around infectious diseases transmitted via dentistry
  • Describe the chain of infection and how adhering to standard precautions reduces the risk to patients, dental healthcare workers and the wider community
Learning outcomes

Following the session delegates will:

  • Know the microorganisms that may be transmitted via dentistry
  • Understand how complying with infection prevention procedures breaks the chain of infection