Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team
- 8th Edition - February 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Authors: Association for Dental Safety, Eve Cuny
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 5 0 2 7 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 5 0 2 8 - 3
Emphasizing patient safety and disease prevention in the dental office, Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 8th Edition, is an essential… Read more
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Emphasizing patient safety and disease prevention in the dental office, Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 8th 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.
• Comprehensive coverage looks at infection control and prevention from the perspective of all dental team members. • Easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures are provided for skills that dental team members must master, each presented with a goal, materials, chronological steps, and rationales for the performance of each step. • Key terms begin each chapter and are highlighted within text discussions and defined in a back-of-book glossary. • Chapter learning objectives help you set goals for what you will accomplish and serve as checkpoints for comprehension and study tools in preparation for examinations. • Review questions ensure your comprehension of the material and provide practice for classroom and board examinations. • Case Scenarios present opportunities for critical thinking and application of what you've learned. • Photos and illustrations help you understand the core principles of infection control.
Dental Assisting students • 226 programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) • Approximately 4,810 students enrolled in 2022-23, with an additional 15,000+ students being trained in unaccredited private-sector vocational programs Dental Hygiene students • 340 programs accredited by CODA • Approximately 16,410 students enrolled in 2022-23 (Data from American Dental Association and CODA)
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. Bloodborne Pathogens 7. Oral and Respiratory Diseases 8. Infection Control Rationale and Regulations 9. Preparing for Patient Safety and Occupational Health 10. Immunizations 11. Hand Hygiene 12. Personal Protective Barriers 13. Instrument Reprocessing 14. Surface and Equipment Asepsis 15. Dental Unit Water Asepsis and Air Quality 16. Aseptic Techniques 17. Laboratory and Radiographic Asepsis 18. Waste Management 19. Prevention of Sharps Injuries 20. Asepsis Protocols, SOPs, and Checklists 21. General Office Safety and Asepsis 22. Greener Infection Control 23. Cross-Contamination Between Work and Home PART 3: Office Safety 24. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 25. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspections 26. Management of the Office Safety Program 27. Managing Chemicals Safely 28. Employee Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans 29. Infection Control Concerns during Remodeling and Construction 30. 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): Guidance for Dental Settings Appendix C: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings Appendix D: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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 Pathogen Standard Appendix I: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard Glossary Index
- Edition: 8
- Latest edition
- Published: February 1, 2027
- Language: English
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Association for Dental Safety
Founded in 1984, the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly known as the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), is the only dental membership association for oral health care professionals that focuses exclusively on dental infection prevention and patient and provider safety. ADS helps operationalize dental infection control and safety laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, and best practices to ensure every dental visit is a safe visit.
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Eve Cuny
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Diagnostic Sciences, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California