Practical Infection Control in Dentistry

Presents guidelines to help dentists and other dental personnel develop and implement a routine infection protocol which is effective for all patients. Contents cover: patient assessment; personal protection; sterilization and chemical disinfection; environmental surface and equipment disinfection.

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The prevalence of hepatitis and herpes and particularly the emergence of HIV and AIDS have led to an increased interesed in infection control. This book presents guidelines to help dentists and other dental personnel develop and implement a single, basic and routine infection protocol which is effective for all patients. Contents cover: patient assessment; personal protection; sterilization and chemical disinfection; environmental surface and equipment disinfection; and aseptic technique.