Authors: David Croser, John Chipping

Cross Infection Control in General Dental Practice is written for the whole dental team: dentist, assistant, hygienist, technician, receptionist, even the cleaning staff. The book clearly and concisely sets forth detailed information that will enable any practice to draw up appropriate procedures to ensure appropriate cross infection control.

ISBN: 1-85097-010-6

Table of Contents:
1. The Body's Natural Defences against Disease
2. Transmission of Disease
3. Diseases from which we are at Risk
4. Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation--Objects and Principles
5. Chemicals used for Sterilisation and Disinfection in Dentistry
6. Sterilising with Steam, Dry Heat and Toxic Gases
7. The Working Day--Check Lists
8. Ethical and Moral Responsibilities and Legal Considerations
9. The Needlestick Injury
10. Introducing Modified Cross-Infection Protocols in your Surgery
11. Responsibilities of Individual Members of the Dental Team
12. Precautions in the Dental Laboratory
Postscript
Appendices
A. Medical history update questionnaire
B. Preferred methods of cross-infection control for commonly used surgery items
C. Useful references

118pp: 25 illus