Infection control and management of hazardous materials for the dental team / Chris H. Miller

Previous edition: St. Louis: Elsevier, 2018

Includes bibliographical references and index

Part I. The Microbial World. Scope of microbiology and infection control -- Characteristics of microorganisms -- Development of infectious diseases -- Emerging diseases -- Oral microbiology and plaque-associated diseases -- Part II. Infection Control. Bloodborne pathogens -- Oral and respiratory diseases -- Infection control rationale and regulations -- Preparing for patient safety and occupational helath -- Immunization -- Hand hygiene -- Personal protective barriers -- Instrument reprocessing -- Surface and equipment asepsis -- Dental unit water asepsis and air quality -- Aseptic techniques -- Laboratory and radiographic asepsis -- Waste management -- Prevention of sharps injuries -- Asepsis protocols, SOPs, and checklists -- General office safety and asepsis -- Greener infection control -- Cross-contamination between work and home --

Part III. Office Safety. Occupational safety and health administration -- OSHA inspections -- Management of the office safety program -- Managing chemicals safely -- Employee fire prevention and emergency action plans -- Infection control concerns during remodeling or construction -- Infection control breaches and disease transmissions in dental facilities -- Appendix A. Resource list -- Appendix B. Centers for disease control and prevention coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): guidelines for dental settings -- Appendix C. CDC guidelines for infection control in dental health care settings -- Appendix D. CDC guidelines for prevention of tuberculosis in dental settings -- Appendix E. Organization for safety, asepsis and prevention -- Appendix F. Exposure incident report -- Appendix G. Infection control and the American Dental Association -- Appendix H. The occupational safety and health administration bloodborne pathogens standard -- Appendix I. The OSHA hazard communication standard -- Glossary

" Emphasizing patient safety and disease prevention in the dental office, Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 7th Edition, is an essential resource for all members of the dental team. With discussions ranging from microbiology concepts to protocols for clinical asepsis, this comprehensive, highly practical text features the most up-to-date regulatory recommendations, as well as coverage of patient safety preparation and infection control breaches. Step-by-step instructions make it easy to perform safety procedures and use the supplies and equipment needed to prevent the spread of infectious disease, while real-world case scenarios present opportunities for critical thinking and application." --