Infection control tips for dental patients

This video is to help dental patients make sure they are getting safe care from their dental practitioners.

Developed by the Dental Board of Australia, it aims to help patients;

• to help patients know what infection prevention and control protocols to expect when visiting their dental practitioner

• to encourage patients to ask their treating dental practitioner questions about infection prevention and control and how their treating dental practitioner can ensure that they meet their infection control obligations, and

• to inform patients on what to do if they have a concern about their dental practitioner’s infection control practices.

The Board expects dental practitioners to practise in a way that maintains and enhances public health and safety by ensuring that the risk of the spread of infection is prevented or minimised. The Board considers investing in information for patients a powerful additional check on the infection control standards of dental practitioners in Australia.

To find out more about the Board's tips for dental patients visit their website: http://bit.ly/2dZVrqn

Note: This video is a resource intended for general public information. It is a simulated environment portrayed by actors and should not be taken to be a training resource for professionals.