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Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team

By
  • Chris Miller, BA, MS, PhD, Executive Associate Dean Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Education Professor Emeritus of Oral Microbiology Director, Infection Control Research and Services Indiana University School of Dentistry Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Charles Palenik, MS, PhD, MBA, Director, Infection Control Research and Services Department of Oral Biology Indiana University School of Dentistry Indianapolis, Indiana

Emphasizing patient safety and infection prevention in the dental office, Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 5th Edition, covers everything from basic concepts in microbiology to protocols for clinical asepsis. Clear, step-by-step instructions make it easy for you to perform safety procedures and use the supplies and equipment needed to prevent the spread of infectious disease. New to this edition are full-color photographs and four new chapters on emerging topics. Written by oral biology and infection control expert Chris Miller, this resource is a must read for every member of the dental team.

Paperback, 344 Pages

Published: February 2013

Imprint: Mosby

ISBN: 978-0-323-08257-0

Contents

  • PART 1: The Microbial World

    1. Scope of Microbiology and Infection Control

    2. Characteristics of Microorganisms

    3. Development of Infectious Diseases

    4. Emerging Diseases

    5. Oral Microbiology and Plaque-Associated Diseases

    PART 2: Infection Control

    6. Blood-Borne Pathogens

    7. Oral and Respiratory Diseases

    8. Infection Control Rationale and Regulations

    9. Immunization

    10. NEW! Hand Hygiene

    11. Personal Protective Equipment

    12. Instrument Processing

    13. Surface and Equipment Asepsis

    14. Dental Unit Water Asepsis and Air Quality

    15. Aseptic Techniques

    16. Laboratory and Radiographic Asepsis

    17. Waste Management

    18. NEW! Preventing Sharps Injuries

    19. A Clinical Asepsis Protocol

    20. NEW! General Office Asepsis

    21. Greener Infection Control

    22. NEW! Cross-contamination Between Work and Home

    PART 3: Office Safety

    23. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

    24. OSHA Inspections

    25. Management of the Office Safety Program

    26. Managing Chemicals Safely

    27. Employee Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans

    28. Infection Control Concerns during Remodeling and Construction

    Appendix A: Infection Control and Hazardous Materials Management Resource List

    Appendix B: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings-2003,

    Appendix C: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Prevention of Tuberculosis in Dental Settings

    Appendix D: Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)

    Appendix E: Exposure Incident Report

    Appendix F: Infection Control and the American Dental Association (ADA)

    Appendix G: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

    Appendix H: NEW! The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard

    Glossary

    Index

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