Basic Guide to Infection Prevention and Control in Dentistry (Second Edition.)

Basic Guide to Infection Prevention and Control in Dentistry, Second Edition is a practical guide for all members of the dental team. It offers clear explanations of the key issues and concepts, an orientation of the evidence base and legal framework as well as providing a step-by-step guide to the safe running of a dental practice.

Chapters cover key topics, namely: communicable diseases; occupational health and immunisation; decontamination of dental equipment; surgery disinfect ion; sharp safe working; hand hygiene and barrier personal protection; dental unit waterlines, clinical waste management and pathology specimen handling.

Key features include:

• Completely up to date with current infection control guidelines
• Overview of international policy and legislation
• Illustrated in full colour throughout, this edition has more photographs and explanatory line drawings
• Book companion website with self-assessment questions and videos to ensure your practice staff understand the essentials of infection control