What is the role of the HTM 01-05 document?

• A. Guidelines On Infection Control In Dental Practice
• B. Guidelines On Dental Billing And Coding
• C. Standards For Dental Radiography Safety
• D. Emergency Management Of Dental Trauma

Answer: (A)

HTM 01-05 is focused on infection prevention and control within dental practice. It provides official guidance on how to prevent cross-infection between patients and staff by detailing proper instrument decontamination, sterilization, and storage; correct use of personal protective equipment; hand hygiene; cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces; safe handling and disposal of waste and sharps; and how to monitor and audit these processes. Following this guidance helps the dental team create a safe, standardized workflow for infection control and ensures regulatory requirements are met. This document isn’t about billing and coding or about radiography safety or emergency management of dental trauma, which are addressed by other guidelines.