Invisible risks: The foundations of IPC

Course Overview

Microorganisms may be invisible, but the risks they create are present throughout the dental environment. Understanding how infection spreads provides the foundation for effective infection prevention and control.

This webinar introduces compliance through a simple framework: having clear policies and procedures, applying the correct behaviours consistently and using quality management processes to check that systems are working effectively.

Participants will explore the chain of infection, common methods of transmission in dentistry and the role of standard and transmission-based precautions. The session will also cover hand hygiene, IPC risk management and the responsibilities of clinicians and team members.

Key topics

• Why IPC compliance matters

• IPC risk management and accountability

• The chain of infection

• Methods of transmission

• Standard and transmission-based precautions

• Hand hygiene

Learning outcomes

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

• Describe how infection can spread within the dental environment.

• Identify opportunities to interrupt the chain of infection.

• Explain the purpose of standard precautions.

• Recognise when transmission-based precautions may be required.

• Identify when and how hand hygiene should be performed.

• Recognise the responsibilities of clinicians and team members in maintaining safe IPC practices.

Who should attend

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