A-Z of PPE for Dentists – IC007

This episode aims to navigate the Dentist around the complicated world of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). I literally start from the basics and we build up – hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30dNlplwdoI What is a Fit test vs Fit check Who should be paying for the FFP masks?! Associates?! Oops I failed my fit test – what now? Should we just drop FFP2/FFP3 and just use re-usable RPE that is way more cost effective? UDCs are reportedly keeping the same FFP3 mask on for several patients (1 per session) with a surgical mask on top – if they are getting away with it, can we do it in practice to save money? Does FFP2 NEED to be fit tested? Can you get away without one if you compensate with a face shield? What’s the difference between FFP2 and FFP3? What does a FFP even mean? Should you be stocking up now? Watch out for the fakes! Will there be a phased return or ‘chaotic return’? If I am antibody positive, do I need to bother with all this? DO we need more fit testers? How to get involved? How are we going to meet the healthcare demand of fit testing? When do you think I’ll get to place composites again?!