Minimising the risk of cross-infection is a key aim of every dental surgery, in order to maximise the quality of patient care, protect patients and protect dental staff. It’s also a legal requirement as part of HTM 01-05 regulations. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is part of Standard Precautions for infection prevention and control. In tandem…
We get a lot of enquiries about the right temperature to wash your dental uniform at. It’s a great question, as the guidelines on correct washing temperature have changed over the years. Environment issues are a concern too; in general, we’re advised to wash non-clinical wear at 30 degrees these days to minimise energy use.…
A recent study has shown that uniform-related infection control practices are sometimes “overlooked and underemphasised” in a practice setting. The study investigated daily uniform habits of dental students at the King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The frequency of uniform washing was below the standard expected, and almost 30% of dental…