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Jane Renehan answers another reader’s question relating to eliminating bacteria in dental waterlines. The question – Dear Jane… What is the best way to ensure that dental waterlines are clean and clear of biofilm? Is there a recommended product that is best for eliminating bacteria in waterlines? The answer Dental practices operate with a large … Continued
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Jane Renehan provides the answer to another reader’s question regarding dental amalgam separators. The question – Dear Jane… This query is in relation to dental amalgam separators and the regulations. My local authority contacted me recently requiring that I complete a self-declaration questionnaire and return it along with specific documentation. Can you clarify what steps … Continued
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Jane Renehan offers 10 tips to follow when buying a new autoclave in response to a reader’s question. The question – Dear Jane… Can you give me some advice as to what I should look out for when buying a new dental autoclave? The answer The autoclave is an essential equipment item in dental practices. … Continued
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Jane Renehan answers a reader’s question on how to get started with compliance. The question – Dear Jane… In recent months I opened a new dental practice. I’m working single-handedly at the moment, but over time I have plans to expand the size of the practice. With the new build, purchase of equipment, recruiting staff … Continued
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Jane Renehan answers another reader’s question – read on to learn how to carry out an effective risk assessment. The question – Dear Jane… Would you explain in simple steps how to carry out a risk assessment? Any guidance I have received seems to involve a lot of time and paperwork. I just can’t see the … Continued
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Jane Renehan answers another question from a reader – this time, she’s busting some myths about hand-held portable X-ray devices. The question – Dear Jane… Are hand-held portable X-ray devices a like-for-like substitute for a wall-mounted intraoral X-ray machines? The answer Hand-held X-ray equipment should not be considered as a replacement for fixed or semi-mobile intraoral … Continued
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Jane Renehan answers another question from a reader – this time, on purchasing a washer disinfector. The question – Dear Jane… Can you give me some advice as to what I should look out for when buying a new washer disinfector? This will be the first washer disinfector installed into the practice and I would … Continued
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Jane Renehan, a national expert on dental regulation, answers a question from a reader regarding waste management compliance documentation. The question – Dear Jane… In our dental clinic, we take our waste management responsibilities seriously. Nonetheless, we’d value some guidance prior to reviewing and updating our waste management compliance file. What would you advise? The … Continued
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Jane Renehan tackles the important area of decontamination requirements when it comes to practice design and refurbishment. Dear Jane, One of the most frequent questions I receive is about standards in the design of a new practice build or a major refurbishment of existing premises. These queries usually focus on clarifying the minimum infection prevention … Continued
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Jane Renehan answers questions on the function of autoclaves. Dear Jane, I have a quick question regarding my autoclave, it’s a class B. Could you clarify what routine in-practice tests and other checks should be carried out on this steriliser? There seems to be a lot of different assessments which need to be done. Regards, … Continued
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