Implantology and Periodontics: Disinfection Protocols

About This Course

Learn about disinfection and decontamination in dental practice with this comprehensive course. Gain knowledge on infection control, transmission pathways, PPE, and legal considerations. Practical exercises and case studies included.

Why Take This Course?

Dental professionals in the UK face numerous challenges when it comes to infection control and decontamination practices. Inadequate disinfection and decontamination can lead to the spread of infectious diseases, resulting in serious consequences for both patients and staff. This course addresses these challenges by providing comprehensive training on key terminology, infection control protocols, and safe disinfection practices. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the legal and ethical considerations related to disinfection and decontamination, as well as practical skills through case studies and exercises. Overall, this course is essential for dental professionals looking to improve their infection control practices and ensure the safety of their patients and staff.

This course covers key terminology related to disinfection and decontamination, the importance of infection control in implantology and periodontics, pathways of infection transmission in dental practice, disinfection practices for dental instruments, decontamination practices for surfaces and space, personal protective equipment and safe disinfection practices, and legal and ethical considerations of disinfection and decontamination. It includes case studies, practical exercises, and a conclusive review of key takeaways.

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How This Course Supports GDC Enhanced Dental CPD

“Dental professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A primary qualification is only the first step in their education and development which should last throughout their professional life” General Dental Council

Learning Objectives	Anticipated Outcomes
1: By the end of this course, learners will be able to identify and explain the different types of pathogens commonly found in a dental surgery environment.	#REF!
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to understand and describe how pathogens spread in oral surgery, differentiating between direct and indirect modes of transmission.
3: Participants will demonstrate their ability to evaluate the resilience and resistance of various pathogens to common disinfectants.
4: By the final session, learners will have mastered the ability to identify and assess the risks associated with specific pathogens of concern in a dental practice, such as MRSA, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and prions causing transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to apply their acquired knowledge to a hypothetical oral surgery case, demonstrating the capacity to identify pathogen risks and propose adequate decontamination measures.

Regulatory Standards

GDC	CQC
✅ A – Effective Communication ✅ B – Effective Management ✅ C – Maintenance in Field of Practice ✅ D – Maintenance in Patient Confidence	✅ Caring ✅ Effective ✅ Leadership ✅ Responsive ✅ Safe

🕐 90 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

The course covers key terminology related to disinfection and decontamination, the importance of infection control in implantology and periodontics, pathways of infection transmission in dental practice, disinfection practices for dental instruments, decontamination practices for surfaces and space, personal protective equipment and safe disinfection practices, and legal and ethical considerations of disinfection and decontamination. It includes case studies, practical exercises, and a conclusive review of key takeaways.

Course Outline

Section 1

The course covers understanding the basics of disinfection and decontamination, the importance of infection control, pathways of infection transmission, biofilms, plaque, and perio-implant diseases. It also covers disinfection practices for dental instruments, decontamination practices for surfaces and space, personal protective equipment, safe disinfection practices, and legal and ethical considerations of disinfection and decontamination.

Section 2

This section of the course covers key terminology related to disinfection and decontamination, the importance of infection control in implantology and periodontics, pathways of infection transmission in dental practice, and case studies demonstrating the impact of poor infection control. It also includes practices for disinfecting dental instruments, decontaminating surfaces and space, using personal protective equipment, and legal and ethical considerations for infection control in dental practices.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course covers decontamination practices for dental settings, including understanding sources of contamination, safe and effective use of surface disinfectants, disinfection of dental unit water lines and methods of air sterilization. It also covers the importance of personal protective equipment and best practices for hand hygiene, as well as the legal and ethical considerations of disinfection and decontamination.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course covers Personal Protective Equipment and Safe Disinfection Practices, including understanding different types of PPE, best practices for hand hygiene, proper use of dental masks and eye corrective, disinfection practices between patients, and a case study on cross-contamination and lack of proper PPE usage.

Section 5

Section 5 covers the legal and ethical considerations of disinfection and decontamination in dental practice, including the legal requirements and HTM 01-05 guidelines for infection control, ethical considerations, and maintaining a safe work environment. The section also concludes with a review of key takeaways from the course.

Course Reviews

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The course’s comprehensive coverage of disinfection and decontamination practices was invaluable in my practice. It highlighted the importance of infection control in dentistry and provided practical exercises that I could immediately incorporate into my daily routine.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I found the legal and ethical considerations portion of the course to be particularly enlightening. It provided me with a deeper understanding of the ramifications of inadequate disinfection practices and the importance of adhering to strict protocols.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The course’s attention to detail regarding decontamination practices for surfaces and space was impressive. I appreciated the emphasis on proper disinfection techniques for different types of surfaces and equipment, as well as the review of key takeaways to ensure that I retained the information.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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