Infection Control Training for the Dental Team (NW160126A)

As such, dentists should definitely bring along their DCP's & all relevant staff members. The presentation gives participants an appreciation & understanding of safe and effective infection control procedures. It examines the reasons why procedures need to be performed & explores the risks inherent in dentistry. In addition, this session provides three hours of core infection control CPD.

Recommended to all

• To provide a clear understanding of the reasons for implementing effective infection control procedures in a dental environment
• To provide knowledge of the micro-organisms which may potentially be transferred through dental procedures
• To introduce the legislative aspects which relate to infection control procedures in the dental environment
• To provide a detailed explanation of the practices & procedures for implementing effective infection control

It is anticipated that members of the dental team who undertake this training course will have a thorough understanding of the reasons why effective infection control is fundamental to the provision of quality dental treatment. It will also provide a good working knowledge of all the recommended procedures necessary for the implementation of efefctive infection control in a dental context including the recommendations in HTM 01-05.

• Have a better understanding of current regulations, laws and ethics surrounding Dental Practice
• Be aware of how infections can be transmitted and the importance of infection control