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.
Nadine Bellamy-Thomas examines the debate over cleaning methods for reprocessing dental instruments.
Funding of £85m has been announced by the government at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Rebecca Waters discusses hazardous waste management.
Nicky Varney explains how washer disinfectors upgrade and enhance instrument decontamination.
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...
Nicky Varney explains how practices can remain compliant.
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.
Julia Svec details the essential steps to take to reduce transmission.
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Julie Deverick considers the role of the dental professionals in helping patients quit.
The winners of the 2023 ‘Aura Infection Prevention and Control Practice of the Year’ has been announced.
A look at the steps for safe sterilisation.
Ross Walker details the risks associated with the overuse or incorrect use of antimicrobials.
Ross Walker considers the dangers associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Kate Scheer considers sanitisation in the winter months.
Applications for the ‘Aura Infection Prevention and Control Practice of the Year’ is now open!
The Covid-19 restrictions preventing dentists in England from providing face-to-face treatment required some to unnecessarily prescribe antibiotics for dental pain, a study by University of Manchester...
A team of researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have developed a new plastic film to curb the spread of viruses.
BSPD advises GDP members to discuss immunisation with patients.
Sarah Hurley, chief dental officer for England, and Lisa Richie, head of infection prevention control for NHS England, recently published a new NHS dentistry and oral health update which focused on...
Infections linked to medical devices such as catheters, dental implants, orthopaedics and wound dressings could be dramatically reduced using a simple technique, according to new research, media...
According to a study by The University of Leeds, dentists could significantly increase the number of patients they see during the pandemic by switching the drills they use.
Dental patients and practitioners could be better protected from Covid-19 and other airborne viruses and bacteria thanks to the development of a new environmentally-friendly shield by a...
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