New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part C
2024-10-24
Following the updates to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the instrument decontamination process is changing. In the final part of the
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New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part B
2024-09-27
Following the updates to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the decontamination equipment and test methods are changing. Continuing from last month’s
Decoding updated decontamination guidance in Scotland
2024-07-25
Decon Pete breaks down key changes to the Scottish Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 and what they mean for dental decontamination processes. For some time now
How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part three
2024-05-14
In the third part of his series on sustainable dental waste management, Decon Pete discusses some simple swaps that can reduce your practice’s waste. This
How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part two
2024-04-04
Decon Pete discusses more simple changes dental practices can make to waste management to be more sustainable. Last month we looked at how the new
How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part one
2024-02-13
Decon Pete discusses how practices can make simple changes to waste management to reduce its carbon footprint. HTM 07-01, which was updated in 2022, has
The benefits of IPC and decontamination training
2024-01-18
This month, Decon Pete discusses why keeping on top of IPC and decontamination is crucial for yourself and your practice. As a core CPD subject,
Are you managing your waste properly?
2023-12-08
This month, Decon Pete discusses the recent healthcare waste management updates and the new protocols practices will need to implement. My article in June of
Answering the biggest decontamination questions – part two
2023-09-11
From water temperatures to dress codes, Decon Pete continues to answer all of dentistry’s biggest decontamination questions. Carrying on from last month’s article, I wanted
Answering the biggest decontamination questions
2023-08-02
Do I need an ultrasonic cleaner? What tests do I need to be carrying out? This month Decon Pete answers frequently asked questions about decontamination
Decon Pete – breaking down safer sharps procedures
2023-07-03
This month, Decon Pete discusses what every practice needs to know about the safer sharps regulation and why it’s critical to follow it. I get
Decon Pete – updates to waste management legislation
2023-06-16
This month, Decon Pete dives into recent changes to healthcare waste management guidelines and what these might mean for you. There are eight health technical
