Health Ministry tightens rules for dental clinics in Georgia

The Ministry of Health of Georgia has set new standards for dental clinics, tightening rules for launch and operation of venues across the country.

Since January 1, dental clinics have been required to provide immunisation of employees against hepatitis B and screening against hepatitis C once every six months.

Criteria for infection prevention, control, sterilisation, disinfection and medical waste management have been updated for the facilities, the body said. The rules also require the venues to designate professionals responsible for infection control.

The Ministry added new clinics would only be allowed to start operations once they met the updated standards.