We have a dedicated decontamination suite in which all instruments are reprocessed. Our dental nurses rotate and take turns to work in the decontamination suite for the day.

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Immediately after use, dental instruments are soaked in a solution which kills enzymes. The instruments are then transported to the decontamination suite where they are scrubbed with more enzymatic detergent and then rinsed. The instruments are inspected under a magnifying glass and then put in a sterilisation pouch and placed in a steriliser called an autoclave which reaches temperatures of 134 degrees. When the instruments are removed from the autoclave, the pouch is then stamped with the date.

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Autoclaves are serviced regularly and nurses perform daily maintenance tasks in the decontamination suite and fill in logs such as steam penetration tests to record the steriliser functions.

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First Aid

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All of our staff (dentists, hygienists, nurses and receptionists) attend regular emergency first aid training.

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The training involves running various different scenarios of different emergencies with everyone practising with a simulated kit.

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We have an emergency drugs kit and defibrilator on site.

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In addition to this, Natalie Stavri, Monika Waszkiewicz and Ashwin Pillai attend additional training to be the first aiders for Woodford Dental Care.

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Other Training

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In addition to the above, staff also undertake training in Safeguarding, Radiography, Data Security, Learning Disability and a range of clinical topics.