Infection Prevention and Control

The right decontamination equipment

Nicky Varney considers how to optimise safety and success.

Managing controlled drugs

Rebecca Waters reflects on how best to manage controlled drugs in dentistry.

Understanding sepsis

Jon Bryant explains how to recognise the signs and prevent infection.

The heart of practice safety

Nicky Varney discusses the importance of team training.

Antibiotic resistance fuelled by lack of access to urgent dental care

Dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet the demand for urgent dental care will increase...

Antibiotic prescription list updated

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published an updated antimicrobial stewardship tool. Designed to support healthcare professionals across the UK in prescribing the most appropriate...

Knowing the signs

Jon Bryant outlines the symptoms of sepsis, highlighting the best practices to implement to avoid infection.

Antimicrobial resistance predicted to kill more than cancer

Several national dental organisations have supported the World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024. Set up 10 years ago by the World Health Organisation, WAAW takes place every...

Antibiotic-resistant deaths in older populations predicted to double by 2050

More than 39m people around the world could die from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years, according to a study published in The Lancet.

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Infection Prevention and Control

Take action this Stoptober

Julie Deverick considers the role of the dental professionals in helping patients quit.

Infection Prevention and Control

Is your practice a leader in infection control?

Laura Edgar, the managing director of Aura Infection Control, a leading authority in decontamination and cross-infection control in the UK, shared her most crucial advice for dental practices at...

Keeping control of infection prevention

Nicky Varney explains how practices can remain compliant.

Infection control business relocates to Derby

Dentisan officially opened its new Centre of Excellence on January 31, 2024. The facility is central to the business's expansion plans and was designed with sustainability in mind.

Breaking the chain of infection

Julia Svec details the essential steps to take to reduce transmission.

Giving viruses the cold shoulder

Nicky Varney explains the importance of infection prevention practices in the winter.

Doing your bit

Rebecca Waters discusses the role of dental professionals in fighting antibiotic resistance.

IP&C Practice of the Year winner announced

The winners of the 2023 ‘Aura Infection Prevention and Control Practice of the Year’ has been announced.

Safe and effective microbial control

Ross Walker details the risks associated with the overuse or incorrect use of antimicrobials.

Safe and effective microbial control

Ross Walker considers the dangers associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Time to enhance your infection control

Kate Scheer considers sanitisation in the winter months.

NHS update: Antimicrobial resistance

One of the biggest threats to public health is antimicrobial resistance. The latest dentistry and oral health update from Jason Wong, deputy chief dental officer, and Ali Sparke, director for...

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