Clean surfaces, safer spaces: cleaning, disinfection and room changeover

Course Overview

Effective surface cleaning is essential for reducing contamination and preparing the clinical environment safely for each patient.

This webinar explores the difference between cleaning and disinfection, appropriate product selection and the importance of correct dilution, contact time and cleaning technique.

Participants will also examine clinical zoning, treatment-room changeover, barriers and cleaning schedules to support consistent surface management across the practice.

Key topics

• Cleaning versus disinfection

• Detergents and disinfectants

• Product dilution and contact time

• Clinical zoning

• Treatment-room changeover

• Barriers and cleaning schedules

Learning outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain the difference between cleaning and disinfection.

• Identify factors that affect the safe and effective use of detergents and disinfectants.

• Apply clinical zoning principles within the treatment room.

• Describe a consistent treatment-room changeover process.

• Identify when barriers may be appropriate.

• Recognise the purpose of cleaning schedules.

Who should attend

Dentists, Specialists, Hygienists/Therapists, Practice Owners, Practice Managers, Dental Assistants/Nurses, and Front Office Coordinators.