Practical Infection Control in Dentistry

by Cottone, James A.; Terezhalmy, Geza T.; Molinari, John A.

• ISBN13: 9780812113266
• ISBN10: 0812113268
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1990-10-01
• Publisher: Lea & Febiger

Table of Contents

Introduction
Rationale for Practical Infection Control in Dentistry	p. 3
Patient Assessment in Dentistry
Viral Hepatitis and Hepatitis Vaccines	p. 15
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, and Related Infections	p. 48
Tuberculosis and Other Respiratory Infections	p. 75
Other Infectious Diseases Important in Dentistry	p. 84
Putting It All Together: The Patient Health Evaluation	p. 103
Personal Protection in Dentistry
Immunizations for Oral Health Care Providers	p. 127
Personal Protective Equipment and Barrier Techniques	p. 136
Sterilization, Disinfection, and Antisepsis in Dentistry
Heat Sterilization and Monitoring	p. 149
Chemical Sterilization, Disinfection, and Antisepsis	p. 161
Dental Handpieces: Maintenance and Sterilization	p. 176
Environmental Surface and Equipment Disinfection in Dentistry
How to Choose and Use Environmental Surface Disinfectants	p. 193
Aseptic Considerations in Dental Equipment Selection	p. 199
Special Infection Control Techniques in Dentistry
Operatory Preparation and Instrument Recirculation	p. 213
Infection Control in Dental Radiology	p. 229
Infection Control in the Dental Laboratory Environment	p. 239
Special Infection Control Considerations: Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	p. 255
Infection Control Considerations in Dental Office Design	p. 281
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Dentistry
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Dentistry	p. 297
Occupational Safety and Health Requirements for the Dental Office	p. 322
The Hazard Communication Standard and Dentistry	p. 330
Putting It All Together: How to Meet the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Requirements	p. 341
The "Commandments" of Practical Infection Control in Dentistry
Today's Minimum Requirements for a Practical Dental Office Infection Control/Exposure System	p. 349
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Recommended Infection Control Practices for Dentistry	p. 363
B. Office Sterilization and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) Research Foundation: Infection Control in Dentistry Guidelines	p. 375
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard	p. 382
D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Hazard Communication Standard	p. 398
E. Office Sterilization and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) Research Foundation: Chemical Agents for Surface Cleaning and Disinfection	p. 420
Index	p. 425
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