Cottone's Practical Infection Control in Dentistry

by Molinari, John A.

• ISBN13: 9780781765329
• ISBN10: 0781765323
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-13
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Now in its Third Edition, this book is a primary, comprehensive infection control text for students in the dental professions. Using the latest scientific and clinical evidence and current infection control guidelines, the book presents easy-to-follow protocols as components of a basic infection control routine. This Third Edition has been thoroughly updated and contains more photographs and tables. A glossary of terminology and acronyms appears at the beginning of each chapter. "Doody's Core Titles 2009."

Table of Contents

Microbiological Rationale for Practical Infection Control in Dentistry

Historical Perspectives and Principles of Infection Control

Viral Hepatitis and Hepatitis Vaccines

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, and Related Infections

Tuberculosis and Other Respiratory Infections

Dental Unit Water and Air Quality Challenges

Personal Protection

The Concept and Application of Standard Precautions

Immunization Strategies for Oral Health Care Providers

Personal Protective Equipment

Antisepsis, Sterilization, and Disinfection

Antisepsis and Hand Hygiene

Antimicrobial and Pre-procedural Mouth Rinses

Sterilization Procedures and Monitoring

Environmental Surface Infection Control: Disposable Barriers and Chemical Disinfection

How to Choose and Use Environmental Surface Disinfectants

Asepsis Considerations of Office Design and Equipment Selection

Infection Control Procedures and Protocols

Management of Occupational Exposures to Blood and Other Body Fluids

Instrument Processing and Recirculation

The Role for Single-Use, Disposable Items

Infection Control in Dental Radiography

Infection Control in the Dental Laboratory

Medical Waste Management

Additional Resources

Evaluation of a Practical Infection Dental Control Program

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings -- 2003

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Appendix: Answers to Review Questions

Glossary

Index

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