Running a dental clinic means taking on many risks, infection control, legal compliance, patient safety, and operational consistency. Many practice owners and managers struggle with:
- Outdated or incomplete IPC policies and procedures
- Staff not fully trained or following standards
- Gaps in environmental hygiene, instrument processing, or PPE protocols
- Poor record-keeping or documentation for audits
- Uncertainty about compliance with CQC or regulatory expectations
- Operational inefficiencies that weaken your IPC structure
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If these issues worry you, an IPC audit and operational plan can bring clarity, safety, and confidence back into your practice.
We follow a structured process combining audit + action planning + support to transform your IPC systems.
Discovery & Baseline Review
We begin with understanding your practice size, layout, workflows, and existing IPC setup.
- Interviews with key team members
- Review of your policies, documents, and workflows
- Walkthroughs to observe clinical zones, instrument rooms, and sterilisation areas
IPC Audit & Gap Analysis
We audit every aspect of infection control against recognised standards (e.g. CDC, APSIC, BAPD)
- Instrument processing, PPE, hand hygiene, waterlines, environmental cleaning
- Staff compliance, training records, policy consistency, documentation
- Identify risks, non-compliance, and operational weak points
Tailored Operational Action Plan
We deliver a practice-specific plan you can implement immediately.
- Prioritised list of actions (short, medium, long term)
- Resourcing, timelines, and responsibilities defined
- Training, policy creation, monitoring systems
Implementation Support & Review
We stay with you while you execute the plan.
- Support with training, policy development, and oversight
- Monitor progress against milestones
- Review after implementation and adjust as needed
Why Work With a Dental Growth Partner?
- Infection control is non-negotiable in dentistry, guidelines like APSIC and CDC emphasise the need for strict, audited IPC practices.
- Clinics using formal IPC audits often reduce breaches, improve patient safety, and stay inspection-ready.
- In private dentistry in the UK, updated IPC protocols and documentation became critical post-COVID, and many practices used updated BAPD guidance as reference.
Frequently Asked Questions About Google Ads for Dentists
We use leading standards and evidence-based guidelines (CDC, APSIC, BAPD, national regulations) to ensure your IPC is safe and up-to-date.
For most practices, the full process (discovery, audit, action plan) takes 2–4 weeks, depending on practice size.
We schedule observations and audits at times that minimise disruption. We aim to integrate with your workflow, not halt it.
No. But we recommend appointing an IPC lead (dentist or senior staff) to own the plan. We supply training and templates so your team can manage it.
Our action plans include update protocols. We support you to adjust policies and training as new guidelines emerge.
Yes. We can include tailored training sessions to ensure your whole team understands and follows the updated IPC policies.
Yes. You’ll receive a full audit report and a clear operational action plan with prioritised steps, timelines, and responsibilities.
Absolutely. Many clients use our IPC assessment as a way to prepare for CQC inspections with confidence, knowing their systems meet required standards.
At least annually, or sooner if guidelines change. Regular reviews keep your practice safe, compliant, and inspection-ready.
Yes. Our IPC audit and planning process is adaptable for NHS, private, or mixed practices of any size.
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