An increase in the number of surgical procedures performed within private dental practices has resulted in an increased demand for effective surgical aseptic techniques. Creating and maintaining a sterile field is an essential component of the aseptic technique and this course explores these principles.
 
This hands-on course aims to assist the practitioner and/or assistant to master the skills required to ensure an aseptic environment and to follow set surgical protocols.

Attend this course to receive a better understanding of the infection control requirements for a surgical procedure, the skills to effectively place sterile surgical drapes, how to perform an effective surgical handwash and to correctly apply sterile gloves.

Topics include:

• Surgical set-up
• Clean vs Sterile
• Correct hand scrubbing techniques
• Optimal sterilization and wrapping of surgical instruments
• Surgical protocol in Implantology
• Sharps and biological waste control

Learning objectives:

• Implementing sterile procedures in individual practices