Essentials Training in One Hour: Disinfection and decontamination (NW251021A)

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SubjectInfection control
DescriptionThis webinar will provide an overview of the latest dental decontamination requirements for preventing cross-infection, ensuring patient and staff safety. It involves a structured process that includes cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation, and proper storage of instruments.
Additional information

Registration for this webinar is from 12.45pm

You will be sent an MS Teams invitation no later than Monday 20th October 2025, please check your spam/Junk emails.

Late Bookings Policy:

Any bookings made within 24 hours of the course commencement date are considered late bookings. It is crucial for us to maintain the quality of our courses and ensure a seamless experience for all participants. Therefore, late bookings may not receive an automatic link to the course.

Action Required:

If you have booked on a course within 24 hours of its start time, we kindly request that you contact the course organiser immediately elaine.douglas@nhs.net. Failure to do so may result in:

1. No Access to the course: You may not receive the link to join the webinar automatically or have reserved a place at a venue.

2. Potential Charges: Depending on the circumstances, there may be charges associated with late bookings

COST:

NHS DCP £10

NHS Dentist £15

Non NHS DCP £20

Non NHS Dentist £30

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeTuesday 21 October 2025, 13:00 to 14:00
LecturerSandra Smith  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topicDecontamination
Catering None
CPD hours1:00
Cost£10.00
Aims

To provide dental staff with foundational knowledge and best practices in infection control and decontamination procedures to ensure patient and staff safety.

Objectives
  • Discuss the importance of effective decontamination in dental settings.
  • Identify the key stages of the decontamination process (cleaning, disinfection, sterilization).
  • Describe the correct use and maintenance of decontamination equipment (e.g., ultrasonic bath, washer-disinfector, autoclave).
Learning outcomes

At the end of the session delegates will be able to:

  • Explain the rationale behind each step in the decontamination process.
  • Apply correct procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing dental instruments.
  • Follow local and national guidelines for infection control and decontamination.