In this article I will establish the reasons for having a framework in place to ensure we are meeting all the decontamination and infection control standards and that all our practice procedures and protocols align with the current regulations and guidelines. We must ensure that these are followed, and are aware of the importance of implementation, reviews and consistency.
Have You Read the Standards?
The GDC Register for February 2015 states that there are currently 53,096 Registered Dental Nurses working in the UK (www.gdc-uk.org). Clearly, such a vast number of professionals need to be regulated in some way, which is why the GDC created their Standards: a clear set of guidelines which each member of the dental team is expected to adhere to at all times.