Health and Safety: Proper Use and Maintenance of Dental Instruments

About This Course

Learn about dental practice health and safety regulations, instrument classification and maintenance, risk assessment, and continuous improvement in this comprehensive course.

Why Take This Course?

The course addresses the common problem faced by UK dental professionals regarding health and safety practices in the dental practice. It covers various topics such as health and safety regulations, policies, and compliance, the types and uses of dental instruments, their proper handling and maintenance, risk assessment and control measures, and the importance of continuous improvement and training. By providing comprehensive knowledge on these topics, the course aims to equip dental professionals with the necessary skills to ensure the safety of their patients, themselves, and their colleagues in the dental practice.

This course is beneficial for those working in dental practices as it covers comprehensive topics related to health and safety regulations, policies, and compliance. It provides an in-depth look at the types and uses of dental instruments, proper handling and maintenance, risk assessment and control measures, and the importance of continuous improvement and training.

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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
#REF!	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to have an increased recognition of health and safety protocols and understand how to apply them in a dental practice setting.
	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely develop an enhanced understanding of the variety of dental instruments, their specific uses and how this knowledge can contribute to a safer and more efficient working environment.
	3: The course should lead to an increased ability in handling, maintaining, sterilising, and dealing with faulty dental instruments, reducing the risk of accidents and extending the lifespan of these instruments.
	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the promotion of a culture of ongoing learning and adherence to health and safety standards in dental practices, thereby enhancing patient safety and care.
	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will apply their knowledge to continuously improve their skills and stay updated with new instruments, techniques, and safety procedures.

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 comprehensive topics related to the dental practice, emphasizing on the importance of health and safety. The first section discusses the significance of health and safety regulations, policies, and compliance in dental practice. It includes legal obligations, health and safety policies and procedures, and presents a case study about health and safety breaches. The second section provides an in-depth look at the types and uses of dental instruments. It classifies these instruments and details their specific uses, and includes an exercise for identifying and using dental instruments. The third section focuses on the proper handling and maintenance of these dental instruments. It discusses the importance of sterilization, handling techniques, dealing with faulty instruments, and presents a case study about the impact of improper handling and maintenance. Section four delves into risk assessment and control measures. Here, the course teaches how to conduct risk assessment, identify potential hazards, and implement control measures in the dental practice. It includes a thought experiment to develop a risk assessment plan. The final section highlights the importance of continuous improvement and training in the dental practice. It explores the need for updating health and safety knowledge, training on new instruments and techniques, and also shares a case study on the impact of continuous improvement and training.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course focuses on understanding the importance of health and safety in dental practice. It covers legal obligations, regulatory bodies, health and safety policies and procedures, and a case study on health and safety breaches and their consequences. The section provides an overview of health and safety in dental practice, emphasizing the need for regulation, compliance, and policy.

Section 2

This section covers the different types of dental instruments and their uses, as well as the proper handling and maintenance of these instruments. It also includes a discussion on risk assessment and control measures, and stresses the importance of continuous improvement and training in ensuring health and safety in dental practice.

Section 3

Proper handling and maintenance of dental instruments is crucial in ensuring the safety of both patients and dental practitioners. This section covers the safe handling and sterilisation of dental instruments, as well as dealing with damaged or faulty instruments. A case study is presented to demonstrate the impact of improper handling and maintenance. The section concludes with a recap of the key points to remember.

Section 4

Section 4 of this course covers the topic of risk assessment and control measures in dental practice. It provides an overview of conducting risk assessments, identifying hazards linked to dental instruments, and implementing control measures to mitigate these hazards. The section also includes a thought experiment on developing a risk assessment plan and concludes with a summary of the key concepts covered.

Section 5

Section 5 of the course content focuses on the importance of continuous improvement and training in the dental practice. It covers topics such as updating health and safety knowledge, training on new instruments and techniques, and the impact of continuous improvement and training through a case study. The section ends with a recap of the importance of continuous improvement and training in the dental practice.

Course Reviews

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This course was very informative on the importance of health and safety in the dental practice. It provided a great overview of legal obligations, policies, and procedures, and included a helpful case study.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The section on dental instruments was particularly useful. It provided a comprehensive classification and detailed uses of instruments, and the exercise for identifying and using them was very helpful.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I found the section on risk assessment and control to be very important. The course taught me how to conduct risk assessment and identify potential hazards, and the thought experiment for developing a risk assessment plan was very valuable.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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