You run the steam steriliser every day.
But did you know the rules around how you test it changed in January 2026?
For many dental practices, the update to Australia's steam sterilisation standard, AS5369 Amendment 1, is still a little vague with regard to which air removal & steam penetration test to use. Bowie Dick test, a Helix test, or both? It's a question that's causing real confusion across dental practices nationwide, and the stakes are higher than you might think. Getting it wrong isn't just a paperwork problem. Without appropriate checks & balances, the safety of your patients and your team may be compromised.
This live webinar will offer an evidence-based answer. Join Chris Jobson – one of a number of technical experts in Australia on the committee that wrote the amendment – for a clear, practical and evidence-based walkthrough of exactly what the new AS5369 requirements mean for your practice.
📅 Wednesday 29 July 2026
🕡 6:30pm – 7:30pm AEST
ABOUT THE SESSION
This session breaks down the 2026 amendment to AS5369 and gives you the practical knowledge to confidently apply the correct sterilisation testing protocol in your practice.
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Understand what changed with AS5369 Amendment 1 and why
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Learn how air removal and steam penetration devices actually work
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Know when to use a Bowie Dick test and when to use a Helix test
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Walk away with an evidence-based tool to decide which test is right for your practice
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Dental Assistants responsible for sterilisation and instrument reprocessing
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Senior Dental Assistants and sterilisation leads
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Practice Managers overseeing clinical compliance
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Dentists and practice owners wanting to ensure their team is across the updated standard
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Anyone uncertain about which test device to use
WHAT TO EXPECT
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A clear and practical breakdown of AS5369 Amendment 1
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Plain-language explanation of sterilisation testing protocols
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Evidence-based guidance you can apply in your practice immediately
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An opportunity to ask questions directly to one of Australia's leading sterilisation experts
MEET YOUR SPEAKER
Chris Jobson
With more than thirty years of experience in the dental industry, Chris Jobson brings a wealth of experience of dental health facility reprocessing and a depth of knowledge to sterilisation standards that few can match. Having worked for a European benchtop steam steriliser manufacturer and a leading manufacturer of sterilisation and cleaning process monitoring products, Chris was also one of two ADIA members who sat on the Australian Standards HE-023 Committee for the AS5369 update and Amendment.
With a keen analytical mindset and a voracious appetite for evidence, Chris takes an often‑misunderstood topic and will guide you through a clear, compelling chain of understanding.
Join us for a practical and straightforward session on one of the most important compliance updates to hit dental practices in recent years, and walk away knowing exactly what your practice needs to do.
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