Essentials Training in One Hour: Disinfection and Decontamination (NW261027A)

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SubjectInfection control
DescriptionWebinar Overview: Learn the latest standards for preventing cross-infection in dental settings, with practical guidance on cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation, and safe instrument storage
Additional information

Registration for this webinar is from 12.45pm

You will be sent an MS Teams invitation no later than Monday 26th October 2026, 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

In the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued as a credit to the delegate’s Maxcourse account. Requests for refunds to the original payment card must be made within six months of the date of booking.

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeTuesday 27 October 2026, 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 (£20.00 surcharge for users whose user group is group d: non nhs dentist, £10.00 surcharge for users whose user group is group c: non nhs dcp, £5.00 surcharge for users whose user group is group b: nhs dentist)
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.