Decontamination – Scottish Dental

General dentistry Exposure Prone Procedure (EPP) categorisation

The UK Advisory Panel for Healthcare Workers Infected with Bloodborne Viruses (UKAP) has issued a new document categorising exposure prone procedures (EPP) in general dental practice. Details are available in the main document from Public Health England .

Download a copy of the document

National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM)

The National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM) is available via the National Services Scotland (NSS) website. The document was first published in 2012 by the Chief Nursing Officer and provides guidance on infection prevention and control procedures.

The Practice Support Manual from the Scottish Dental clinical Effectiveness Programe has links to NIPCM document from its Health and Safety section-infection control.

Considerations prior to purchasing GP detergent wipes

This infection control advice from NHS Education for Scotland is about how to purchase environmental cleaning products for dental surgeries.

Download the Considerations prior to purchasing GP detergent wipes (PDF)