Monthly Archives: December 2025
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December 04, 2025
In dentistry, many clinicians still fall into a dangerous trap:
“If my regulatory body didn’t explicitly say to do it, then I don’t have to do it.”This mindset shows up most often with instrument package labelling, documentation, chart entries, and sterilization traceability. Some clinicians insist:
- “My IPAC guideline doesn’t say I must label packages.”
- “It doesn’t specifically say to write sterilization data in the patient chart.”
- “It doesn’t use the exact words ‘track’ or ‘trace,’ so why should I?”
But here’s the truth, just because your regulator doesn’t list every micro-step does NOT mean you are exempt from performing it. Your responsibility is to use professional judgement and follow recognized IPAC standards to protect patient safety. Let’s explore why.
Regulatory Bodies Cannot Write a Step-by-Step Manual for Every Clinic
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