Table of Contents

Part 1 Microbiological Rationale for Practical Infection Control in Dentistry
1. Historical Perspectives and Principles of Infection Control
2. Viral Hepatitis and Hepatitis Vaccines
3. Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, and Related Infections
4. Tuberculosis and Other Respiratory Infections
5. Dental Unit Water and Air Quality Challenges

Part 2 Personal Protection
6. The Concept and Application of Standard Precautions
7. Immunization Strategies for Oral Health Care Providers
8. Personal Protective Equipment

Part 3 Antisepsis, Sterilization, and Disinfection
9. Antisepsis and Hand Hygiene
10. Antimicrobial and Pre-procedural Mouth Rinses
11. Sterilization Procedures and Monitoring
12. Environmental Surface Infection Control: Disposable Barriers and Chemical Disinfection
13. How to Choose and Use Environmental Surface Disinfectants
14. Asepsis Considerations of Office Design and Equipment Selection

Part 4 Infection Control Procedures and Protocols
15. Management of Occupational Exposures to Blood and Other Body Fluids
16. Instrument Processing and Recirculation
17. The Role for Single-Use, Disposable Items
18. Infection Control in Dental Radiography
19. Infection Control in the Dental Laboratory
20. Medical Waste Management

Part 5 Additional Resources
21. Evaluation of a Practical Infection Dental Control Program
22. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings -- 2003
23. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Appendix: Answers to Review Questions

Glossary

Index

About the Author

Professor and Chairman, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, Michigan