Infection Control For The Dental Team

Infection control is central to the clinical practice of dentistry. This book explains why we perform infection control and effective ways to implement it. Topics include infection-control risk, medical histories and personal protection, surgery design and equipment, instrument decontamination, disinfection, and ethical and legal responsibilities in infection control. The practical information will be of interest to all members of the dental team. Contents Chapter 1 The Risks Chapter 2 Medical Histories and Personal Protection Chapter 3 Surgery Design and Surgery Equipment Chapter 4 Instrument Decontamination Chapter 5 Disinfection Chapter 6 Legal and Ethical Issues in Infection Control Appendix 1 Model Policies, Protocols and Checklists Appendix 2 Syllabus for Infection Control Training for Members of the Dental Team