Recent Developments in Infection Control 2026

Recent Developments in Infection Control 2026 is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Jul 24, 2026 at ADAQ CPD and Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia.

Course Overview:
This course will discuss recent developments in infection control and their practical implementation in the dental practice. ADAQ recommends Members regularly attend CPD sessions for infection control to ensure they remain up-to-date and compliant with new guidelines.

This course will cover:

• Latest information on developments in key national documents including the Australian Standard AS5369 and its implementation into clinics, ADA Guidelines 2024, NHMRC guidelines 2020, CDNA guidelines 2019, Immunize Australia guidelines, and the ACSQHC National Health Safety Standards and accreditation 2024 advisories.
• How to best use the 2024 ADA Guidelines and associated resources (the Self-Assessment Tool and the Infection Control Practical Guide)
• Infection Control Management Plan: Queensland requirements
• Workflow for reprocessing
• Mechanical cleaning systems and assessing their performance
• Design elements, segregation and air movement in the reprocessing area
• Water quality for reprocessing and for steam generation
• Documentation and records for reprocessing
• Steriliser performance tests and validation
• Common errors in reprocessing

Learning Objectives:

• Update practice documentation in response to changes in guidelines 
• Identify areas of risk for compliance purposes 
• Evaluate risks to create transmission-based precautions 
• Create an infection control protocol that meets the requirements of the Qld Infection Control Management Plan 
• Implement processes that encourage the continuous improvement and application of everyday infection control measures