Dentisan and Henry Schein Minerva have joined forces to present a series of 'Decontamination: Advanced Hygiene' seminars in 2011, to meet the level of interest in the HTM 01-05 guidelines.

The evening seminars, led by Bob Newsome and Rob Green, are available to both dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs), and provide significant clarity on the issue of decontamination in today's dental practices.

Topics covered will include infection control, transmission methods, detergent and disinfectant action, an explanation of pathogen groups, bacteria, viruses, prions, and a more detailed focus on all areas of the HTM 01-05 guidelines and how to tackle specifics such as hard surface cleaning, biofilm removal and hand care.

Each seminar qualifies delegates for two hours of verifiable CPD, runs from 6-8pm, and includes refreshments.

Seminars will take place in Edinburgh on 19 January; Glasgow on 20 January; Manchester on 2 February; Norwich on 9 March; Salisbury on 17 March; and Leeds on 23 March.

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