Infection Control in Primary Dental Care / by Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fulford, Martin R., author.

Stankiewicz, Nikolai R., author.

Contributor:

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

BDJ clinician's guides 2523-3327

BDJ Clinician's Guides, 2523-3327

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dentistry.

Medicine.

Medicine/Public Health, general.

Local Subjects:

Dentistry.

Medicine/Public Health, general.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (X, 130 pages) : 66 illustrations, 61 illustrations in color.

Edition:

First edition 2020.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book is an easy-to-use guide to all aspects of infection control and decontamination that will support the implementation of effective measures for risk reduction in dental practice. Among the topics addressed are the principles and practicalities of cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments, the role of personal protective equipment, the design and use of decontamination rooms, choice of dental equipment, environmental disinfection, and considerations relating to dental unit water lines. In addition, readers will find an informative and helpful section on the background history and basic science of infection control within dentistry. Infection Control in Primary Dental Care will be very useful for all members of the dental team, including dentists, dental nurses or assistants, dental hygienists, and therapists. The book is illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and tables to aid understanding and encourage good practice. The authors have a background in microbiology and dental practice and have extensive experience of providing advice and guidance to professional colleagues on infection control procedures.

Contents:

Basic Science of Infection Control: A History of Infection Control in Medicine and Dentistry

The Microbiology and Pathology of Infection Control in Dentistry

Regualtions and Guidance in Infection Control

Personal Protective Equipment in Dentistry

Immunisation and Infection Control in the Dental Practice

The Infected Oral Healthcare Worker. Decontamination in Dentistry: The Concept of Decontamination in Dentistry

Cleaning Methods of Dental Instruments

Sterilisation in Dentistry

Local Decontamination Units in the Dental Practice

How to Choose Clinical Dental Equipment

Dental Disinfection and Environmental Decontamination

Considertions for Dental Unit Water Lines.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-030-16307-5

9783030163075

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.