What’s New In Infection Control And Prevention In Dentistry?

Following the covid pandemic we are back on track and doing what we do best.  In this presentation Jo Russell will be looking at where we are now, immunisations needed, the chain of infection and more importantly, how we break it. NICE say that all healthcare professionals should be trained on spotting the signs of sepsis and deal with onward referral so we will be looking at how we can easily identify sepsis and manage the condition.  The talk will conclude with hand hygiene, the importance of getting it right and what we are trying to remove.

Learning objectives

By the end of the presentation delegates will:

• Comprehend the basic requirements for good decontamination practice
• Think about immunisations
• Consider the correct use of PPE
• Spot the signs of sepsis
• Revisit hand hygiene

This talk satisfies the GDC’s learning outcome:

C – Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice

Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed QTS MSET LCGI Tech IOSH, Managing Director, Oracle Practice Business Solutions Ltd

Biography

Having spent over 30 years in dentistry, Jo has served 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Branch and then as an area manager with a large corporate looking after 16 practices in London and the South.  After having her children she qualified as a teacher and also gained a distinction in her NEBOSH Health and Safety.   Jo has spent since 2006 lecturing all aspects of CPD (except medical emergencies) both nationally and internationally.  She has lectured on the BTEC and ILM level 5 Diplomas for Dental Practice Managers for 15 years. She is a key opinion leader for the likes of Hu-Freidy and has recently lectured on infection control for in Jeddah and Bangladesh.  Jo balances her time as a CQC Registered Manager in private practice on the south coast, with carrying out and maintaining compliance for dental practices in England for those who request her services and lecturing internationally, nationally and in house.