Affiliation:
1. College of Medicine, Veterinary & Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, UK,
Abstract
A large scale observational survey of instrument decontamination processes in general dental A practice has demonstrated gaps between required guidance, standards, legislation and current practice. Guidance, to help dental practices close the gap and replace previous infection prevention guidelines, has been published in England and Wales in the form of Health Technical Memorandum 01-05. This review provides an overview of its rationale, evidence base and comparison with other existing guidance in the United Kingdom.
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Advanced and Specialized Nursing,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Health Policy