AUSTRALIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION VICTORIAN BRANCH INC.
SYSTEMATIC OPERATING PROCEDURES A MANUAL FOR INFECTION CONTROL and OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH and SAFETY FOR THE DENTAL PRACTICE 2005 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
UPDATED JUNE 2014
WARNING REGARDING THE USE OF THESE GUIDELINES The Systematic Operating Procedures (SOP) are a guide only. The Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch Inc. (ADAVB) cannot be certain that implementation of these guidelines will ensure a health professional will be operating safely and in accordance with the law at all times. The SOP must be used in a considered manner, under the close supervision of a registered dentist. These guidelines are designed to assist practitioners. They do not provide the answers to all issues involving infection control, occupational health and safety, radiation safety, waste management, record keeping, drugs and poisons management and antibiotic cover. Practitioners should always use their judgement as to acceptable practices within the dental surgery for each patient and staff member.