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Dental Water Safety and Quality Management in Dental Practice - Level 1 - e-learning Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -
Online Dental Water Safety and Quality Management in Dental Practice - Level 1 Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -

Dental Water Safety and Quality Management in Dental Practice - Level 1

Trusted by over 1 million learners, The Mandatory Training Group delivers accredited courses through ComplyPlus™ LMS, our AI-powered, interactive e-learning platform. Designed for compliance and impact, our training supports CQC, Ofsted, HSE and other regulatory standards.

Price:

£19.99 + VAT

Level:

1

Duration:

1 hour

Method:

Fully online 24/7 via ComplyPlus™ LMS

Platform:

Desktop, Laptop, Mobile, Tablet

Course access expiry:

365 days

Certificate validity:

3 years - CPD-accredited, instant digital certificate on completion

Last updated:

04 November 2026 (V2.6)

Accepted payments:

Course overview

CPD-Accredited | CQC & HSE Aligned | ComplyPlus™ LMS

This Dental Water Safety and Quality Management in Dental Practice Level 1 online course introduces dental unit waterline risks, biofilm, stagnation and Legionella. Learn how local procedures, manufacturer instructions, records and prompt reporting support safe dental water management. Explore key responsibilities, the principles of waterline controls and the difference between managed treatment water and sterile irrigation. It supports role awareness and does not replace local procedures.

Course content

This Dental Water Safety and Quality Management in Dental Practice e-learning course covers:

  • Dental water use, dental unit waterlines and essential terminology
  • Biofilm, stagnation, reservoirs, Legionella and exposure through droplets and aerosols
  • Legal duties, professional responsibilities and regulatory expectations
  • Risk assessment, written procedures and the multiple-barrier approach to controls for premises water systems and dental equipment
  • Flushing, approved treatment, safeguards, maintenance, monitoring and records
  • Safe daily practice, missed controls, faults and escalation of concerns
  • Managed treatment water, sterile surgical irrigation and appropriate delivery systems.

Who is this course for?

This Dental Water Safety and Quality Management in Dental Practice eLearning course is for:

  • Dental nurses, dentists, hygienists and therapists
  • Practice managers and infection prevention leads
  • Staff completing assigned waterline routines and records
  • Dental team members who need Level 1 awareness of water hazards, safe working, following local procedures and reporting concerns within their role.

Aims

The aims of this Dental Water Safety and Quality Management in Dental Practice online course are to:

  • Develop essential awareness of dental water safety and quality management, including key hazards, regulatory expectations and controls that protect patients, staff and equipment
  • Support consistent safe practice by enabling dental team members to follow local procedures and manufacturer instructions, maintain accurate records, raise concerns promptly, contribute to organisational assurance and stay within their competence and authority.

Learning objectives

This Dental Water Safety and Quality Management in Dental Practice e-learning course will:

  • Introduce dental water safety, quality management and the scope of Level 1 responsibilities
  • Explain why dental water systems and dental unit waterlines can pose risks to patients and staff
  • Introduce microbiological hazards, including biofilm, stagnation and Legionella
  • Outline relevant legal duties, regulatory expectations and dental professional standards
  • Describe control principles, including flushing, treatment, safeguards, monitoring and maintenance
  • Explain staff duties for following local procedures and manufacturer instructions, keeping accurate records and reporting faults
  • Distinguish managed treatment water from sterile irrigation and explain when and how to report concerns.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Dental Water Safety and Quality Management in Dental Practice eLearning course, you will be able to:

  • Define dental unit waterline (DUWL), biofilm, Legionella, Legionnaires’ disease, backflow and stagnation
  • Describe microbiological risks to patients and staff from dental water systems and waterlines
  • Identify factors that increase microbial growth, including stagnation and inadequate maintenance
  • Identify relevant legislation, regulatory expectations and professional standards
  • Describe the main principles used to control dental water and waterline risks
  • Recognise the difference between potable treatment water and sterile irrigation fluid
  • Identify your duties for following approved instructions, keeping records and escalating concerns through the local reporting route.

Course assessment

  • Multiple-choice knowledge assessment with a minimum pass mark of 80%
  • Assessment questions mapped directly to course learning outcomes
  • Unlimited assessment retakes included
  • Confirms knowledge of dental water hazards, control principles, staff responsibilities and reporting concerns.

Course certification

  • CPD-accredited digital certificate issued on successful course completion
  • Certificate available for immediate download as a secure PDF
  • Certificate authenticity verified via the ComplyPlus™ platform
  • Supports evidence of dental water safety awareness and understanding of responsibilities.

Refresher requirements

  • This course certificate should be refreshed every 3 years
  • Earlier refresher is advised if legislation, guidance, workplace policy, or risk assessments change.

Course accreditation

  • Externally reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring high-quality training meeting international standards
  • Supports awareness of CQC expectations in England and GDC professional responsibilities
  • Informed by HSE L8, HTM 01-05 and SDCEP dental unit waterline guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this online dental water safety and quality management course important?
This online course explains dental water hazards and how following approved controls, recording actions and reporting concerns help protect patients and staff.
What does this dental water safety and quality management e-learning course cover?
This e-learning course covers biofilm, Legionella, waterline controls, staff duties, reporting and the distinction between treatment water and sterile irrigation.
Who should take this dental water safety and quality management eLearning course?
This eLearning course suits dental team members who need Level 1 awareness of dental water risks, assigned control measures, record keeping and escalation.
How do I log on to the eLearning platform?
After purchasing a course, you'll receive an email with your login details and a platform access link to ComplyPlus? LMS (optimised for Google Chrome). Your email address will serve as your fixed username. To avoid access issues, ensure your purchase information is accurate and up to date.
I haven't received my login details. What should I do?
Your login details are emailed automatically right after purchase. Please check your Spam or Junk folder, as some email providers (like Google or Yahoo) may direct them there.
How do I download my certificate(s)?

Once you have successfully completed the end-of-course assessment with a passing score, your certificate will be made available online on ComplyPlus? LMS . It is issued in a quality-assured PDF format and can be downloaded directly from the platform.

Once available, you can:

  • Download the certificate directly to your device
  • Save a digital copy for your records
  • Print a physical copy if needed.

No physical copy will be mailed, as all certificates are issued electronically for convenience and instant access.

Can I request name changes on certificates?

Learners are not allowed to change their names directly in the LMS. This is to ensure that the name reflected on the certificate belongs to the actual individual who completed the course and to prevent the risk of name forgery or transferring certificates to others.

If you need to request a name change, please contact our Support Team by submitting your concern through this form. Kindly include a clear reason for the change and any supporting documentation required for verification.

Do you give discounts for bulk purchases?

Yes, we offer competitive volume discounts for organisations enrolling multiple candidates in any of our online training courses. To view our current volume discount options, click here.

Login steps

  1. If you are a New User, check the email you provided for the login instructions
  2. If they are not in your Inbox, please check your Junk/Spam folder
  3. Follow the instructions provided and proceed to the LMS
  4. If you are an Existing User, proceed to your account
  5. If you cannot remember your account password, click here
  6. If you bought 1 license, you can either assign the course to yourself or another person once you log in
  7. If you bought 2 or more licenses of the same course, a group account will be automatically created so you can add and monitor your learners.

Need Help? Contact our support team via Live Chat for quicker assistance or email info@mandatorytraining.co.uk

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