{"title":"Infection Control","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent infection control protects your patients, your team, and your registration. This collection brings together Resolve Dental Consultancy's complete infection control library — from the 74-page Infection Prevention \u0026amp; Control Manual and sterilisation reprocessing system through to DA training competency charts and infection control checklists. Built specifically for Australian dental practices and aligned with the ADA 5th Edition Guidelines and AS\/NZS 5369:2023. Updated April 2026. 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Every section reflects the real clinical environment of a dental practice — from hand hygiene and PPE to steriliser validation, waterline management, and needle stick protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a generic infection control template. It is built for dentistry, aligned with the current standards, and ready to customise with your practice name and specific details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Fully editable Microsoft Word format\u003cbr\u003e✔ 74 pages — 18 complete sections\u003cbr\u003e✔ Aligned with ADA Guidelines 5th Edition (2026) and AS\/NZS 5369:2023 including Amendment 1\u003cbr\u003e✔ Replaces the previous AS\/NZS 4815:2006 standard throughout\u003cbr\u003e✔ Instant digital download\u003cbr\u003e✔ Single-practice licence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection A — About This Manual\u003cbr\u003ePurpose, how to use, regulatory framework, and annual review record. Aligned with ADA 5th Ed (2026), AS\/NZS 5369:2023, Dental Board of Australia, and NHMRC guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection B — Infection Control Fundamentals\u003cbr\u003eModes of transmission (contact, droplet, airborne), microorganisms of concern (HBV, HCV, HIV, COVID-19, MRSA, CJD prions), legislative framework, and duty of care for registered and non-registered staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection C — Standard Precautions\u003cbr\u003eComplete standard precautions policy, transmission-based precautions, and a 13-item infection control compliance checklist covering all key requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection D — Hand Hygiene\u003cbr\u003e5 Moments of Hand Hygiene, ABHR technique, hand washing technique, surgical hand preparation, personal hygiene requirements, jewellery and artificial nail policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection E — Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\u003cbr\u003eGloves (types, technique, latex allergy management), masks (TGA-approved, AS 4381), eye protection, clinical uniforms, and footwear requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection F — Practice Environment\u003cbr\u003eClean zone vs contaminated zone, practice design considerations, ventilation requirements (minimum 6 air changes per hour), and dental unit waterline (DUWL) management — updated for ADA 5th Edition (2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection G — Environmental Cleaning\u003cbr\u003eBetween-patient cleaning, barrier wrap protocols, cleaning schedules, and disinfection procedures for clinical surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection H — Instrument Reprocessing\u003cbr\u003eFull instrument reprocessing workflow — pre-cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, rinsing, inspection, packaging, and sterilisation. 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Masks — TGA-approved mask requirements (AS 4381), mask rules for aerosol-generating procedures, and correct use. Eye protection — requirements for staff and patients, and decontamination between appointments. Clothing and uniforms — uniform rules, laundering requirements, and clinical gown\/apron guidance. 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Practice design considerations, ventilation requirements (minimum 6 air changes per hour), and dental unit waterline (DUWL) management — updated for ADA 5th Edition (2026) including flushing protocols and anti-retraction valve requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Cleaning Protocols\u003cbr\u003eBarrier wrap application and replacement technique (step-by-step). Start-of-day cleaning routine covering all operatory surfaces. Between-patient cleaning — a structured 7-step process with a minimum 5-minute standard. End-of-day cleaning — comprehensive room-by-room checklist. Weekly cleaning procedures including steriliser maintenance and resuscitation equipment checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaste Management\u003cbr\u003eComplete waste categorisation table (general, recyclable, sharps, clinical\/infectious, amalgam, chemical, radiographic) with correct disposal method for each. 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Daily Steriliser Monitoring Log — a 22-row monthly log recording date, operator, steriliser, cycle number, temperature, chemical indicator result, and notes\/fail — print one sheet per month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Weekly Steriliser \u0026amp; Equipment Checklist — a 10-item weekly check covering ultrasonic cleaner, steriliser chamber and seals, water reservoir, printer records, spill kit, PPE stock, sharps containers, suction traps, and dental unit waterlines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Monthly Infection Control Checklist — an 8-item monthly review covering steriliser logs, sharps containers, clinical waste collection, amalgam waste, PPE expiry dates, DUWL testing, cleaning schedules, and staff vaccination records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. 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PPE \u0026amp; Hand Hygiene Pack 2026\u003cbr\u003eA complete PPE and hand hygiene system for your clinical team — covering the correct selection and use of gloves, masks, eyewear, and protective clothing for every clinical procedure, hand hygiene technique and the 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene, PPE donning and doffing procedures, and ready-to-use compliance checklists.\u003cbr\u003eIndividual price: $49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Clinical Cleaning \u0026amp; Environment Pack 2026\u003cbr\u003eA complete clinical environment cleaning and disinfection system — covering surface classification, cleaning and disinfection protocols for clinical and non-clinical zones, dental unit waterline management, spittoon and suction cleaning, and ready-to-use daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning checklists.\u003cbr\u003eIndividual price: $79\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. 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It covers every area of the practice — from surgeries and the decontamination room through to the waiting room, reception, staff kitchen, and bathrooms — with clear tasks, responsible persons, frequency requirements, and a sign-off column for every shift.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003eAligned with the latest Australian standards and guidelines:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eAS\/NZS 5369:2023 (including Amendment 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eADA Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control in Dental Practice — 5th Edition (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eNHMRC Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eRelevant state and territory WHS and health facility regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour-coded equipment zone system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— RED (clinical\/surgical), YELLOW (sanitary), GREEN (general), BLUE (surfaces) — with clear rules to prevent cross-contamination between zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurgery and treatment room tasks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— per-patient and daily cleaning of dental chairs, bracket tables, delivery units, curing lights, x-ray units, CBCT\/panoramic units, DUWL flush, suction systems, and clinical waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecontamination room tasks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— ultrasonic cleaner, autoclave (external surfaces, door seal, chamber, and monthly spore testing), instrument storage, and drainage points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaiting room, reception, staff room, and bathroom tasks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— daily, weekly, monthly, and 6-monthly frequencies with responsible persons assigned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning products guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— TGA-listed products, dilution requirements, SDS obligations, and expiry date management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpill management requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— PPE, chlorine-based products for blood spills, and incident register documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharps safety and waste management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— clinical waste separation, licensed contractor requirements, and consignment note retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual review and sign-off section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— with reviewer name, signature, and date fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eFillable fields for practice name, approver, implementation date, and review date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print one copy per clinical zone and one for the cleaning cupboard. Laminate for durability. Complete the sign-off column at the end of each shift. Retain completed copies for a minimum of 12 months — this signed schedule is a compliance document.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003ePractice Managers responsible for infection control compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eDental practices preparing for accreditation or a compliance audit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eNew practices setting up their cleaning and infection control systems from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eAny practice that does not yet have a written, signed cleaning schedule in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e📄 \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-page editable Microsoft Word document (.docx) — fully customisable with your practice name and team structure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e⬇️ \u003cstrong\u003eInstant digital download\u003c\/strong\u003e — available immediately after purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e🦷 \u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Australian dental practices\u003c\/strong\u003e — aligned with AS\/NZS 5369:2023 and ADA Guidelines 5th Edition (2026)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Resolve Dental Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53763415179628,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/9657\/6876\/files\/photo_dental_1_a5c3ef59-f892-466a-b233-b93a167fbed8.png?v=1778746660"},{"product_id":"sharps-waste-management-sop-2026","title":"Sharps \u0026 Waste Management SOP 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Standard Operating Procedure for Sharps and Clinical Waste in Australian Dental Practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003eNeedlestick and sharps injuries are the most significant occupational injury risk in a dental practice. Clinical waste mismanagement is one of the most common compliance failures identified in audits. And yet most dental practices manage sharps and waste on the basis of informal habits rather than a written, auditable procedure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSharps \u0026amp; Waste Management SOP 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e is the complete standard operating procedure for the safe handling, segregation, storage, and disposal of sharps and clinical waste in an Australian dental practice — covering all waste streams, the needlestick injury response protocol, amalgam waste management, contractor records, and a full roles and training framework. Aligned with AS\/NZS 3816:1998, the WHS Act 2011, and state and territory EPA requirements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SOP is structured across 6 parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1 — Clinical Waste Streams and Segregation\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete waste segregation table covering every waste category generated in a dental practice — with container colour, examples specific to dentistry, and container type for each stream:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharps (yellow lid\/yellow)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— needles, scalpel blades, burs, endodontic files, suture needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical\/infectious waste (yellow)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— blood-soaked gauze, swabs, gloves with visible contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePathological waste (yellow)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— extracted teeth without amalgam, tissue, biopsied material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePharmaceutical waste (purple\/yellow)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— expired local anaesthetic, unused medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmalgam waste (grey\/specific)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— amalgam fragments, extracted teeth with amalgam, contaminated items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral non-clinical waste (black\/clear)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— uncontaminated packaging, paper, clean patient bibs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecyclable waste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— uncontaminated cardboard, clean plastics, empty sterilisation pouches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003eIncludes the instruction to display the segregation table as a laminated poster in every surgery, the sterilisation room, and near every waste storage point.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2 — Sharps Handling and Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e A three-step safe sharps handling procedure covering:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eDuring clinical procedures — the one-hand scoop technique, neutral zone passing, bur removal, and the seven things never to do with a used sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eDisposing of sharps into the container — immediate disposal at the point of generation, the 75% fill rule, and the rules for extracted teeth with and without amalgam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eManaging and replacing sharps containers — weekly container checks, sealing and labelling sealed containers, and minimum spare stock requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3 — Needlestick and Sharps Injury Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e A five-step immediate response protocol — STOP, WASH, COVER, REPORT, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION — with a critical note that post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV must be commenced within 72 hours (ideally within 2 hours) of exposure. Covers source patient identification (including the privacy requirements for requesting bloodborne pathogen status), documentation and WHS incident reporting requirements, the 30-year records retention requirement for sharps injury records, and the notifiable incident obligations under state WHS legislation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart 4 — Storage, Collection and Disposal\u003c\/strong\u003e On-site storage requirements — dedicated, lockable, signposted, separated from general waste, ventilated, and protected from vermin. Covers the clinical waste contractor relationship, waste manifest and consignment note requirements, the 3-year minimum records retention requirement, and the waste collection log template. Includes a clear statement that disposing of clinical waste through general waste is illegal in all Australian states and territories.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart 5 — Amalgam Waste Management\u003c\/strong\u003e All sources of amalgam waste in dental practice, the ISO 11143 amalgam separator requirement, separator servicing and canister replacement obligations, and a fillable amalgam separator service record with contractor details, service frequency, and next service due date.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart 6 — Roles, Training and Accountability\u003c\/strong\u003e A clear roles and responsibilities table for all clinical staff, the senior DA, the Practice Manager, and the Practice Owner — covering who is responsible for what in the sharps and waste management system. Training requirements: induction training before any sharps handling, annual refresher training for all staff, targeted retraining after any sharps incident, and training records in each staff member's personnel file.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003ePractice Managers responsible for WHS compliance and infection control in the practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eDental practices preparing for accreditation or a compliance audit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eNew practices setting up their clinical waste management system from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"u-break-words ps-[2px] hide-loading-dot\"\u003eAny practice that currently manages sharps and waste on the basis of informal habits rather than a written SOP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e📄 \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-page editable Microsoft Word document (.docx) — fully customisable with your practice name, PM name, waste contractor details, and amalgam separator information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e⬇️ \u003cstrong\u003eInstant digital download\u003c\/strong\u003e — available immediately after purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-[3px] whitespace-pre-wrap u-break-words\"\u003e🦷 \u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Australian dental practices\u003c\/strong\u003e — aligned with AS\/NZS 3816:1998, WHS Act 2011, and state\/territory EPA requirements\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Resolve Dental Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53789030154604,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/9657\/6876\/files\/photo_dental_1_a5c3ef59-f892-466a-b233-b93a167fbed8.png?v=1778746660"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/9657\/6876\/collections\/photo_dental_3.png?v=1777864454","url":"https:\/\/www.resolvedentalconsultancy.com.au\/collections\/infection-control.oembed","provider":"Resolve Dental Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}