Health and Safety
At Atkinson Brignall we take our health and safety responsibilities very seriously. We have a duty to protect both our staff and our patients. There are strict guidelines laid down by the General Dental Council, Care Quality Commission and the British Dental Association.
We pride ourselves on our clean and safe environment and constantly review and update our techniques. All instruments are either single-use or have been cleaned appropriately and sterilised using high-pressure autoclaves in our central sterilising unit, then placed into sealed sterile bags ready for use. We of course use new gloves for each and every patient, and provide protective glasses to wear during each procedure.
We are equipped with state of the art, ultra low dose digital X-ray equipment to minimise the dosage that you receive. Our panoramic machine delivers only a fifth of the dose of many other similar machines. We regularly undergo appraisals by independent inspectors to ensure that we comply with, and even exceed, all the regulations. If you have any concerns regarding health and safety, please feel free to discuss this with us.
How do you sterilise your instruments?
All reusable instruments go through a thorough decontamination and sterilisation process in line with current guidance before being used again.
Does the team receive health and safety training?
Yes, our team receives regular training to ensure infection control and health and safety procedures are followed consistently.
Are your procedures regularly reviewed?
Yes, we review our health and safety procedures regularly to ensure they remain in line with current best practice guidance.
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