Infection Control

Sterilizer Monitoring: Rationale for Using Biological Indicators

In late 2003, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released revised Guidelines...

Preparing for the Flu Season

Influenza (“the flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by 2 types of influenza...

The Role of the Infection Control Coordinator

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead federal agency for...

Gloves in the Dental Office

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect the skin and mucous membranes of...

Infection Control Practices for Dental Radiography

When taking dental radiographs, there is significant potential for cross-contamination of equipment and environmental...

Infection Control Practices for Dental Radiography

When taking dental radiographs, there is significant potential for cross-contamination of equipment and environmental...

Hepatitis C Virus and Dental Personnel

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a member of the flavivirus family and is...

Managing Regulated Waste in Dental Environments

Dental offices are subject to a variety of federal, state, and local regulations concerning...

New CDC Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead federal agency for...

Selection and Use of Masks

The use of facemasks was first advocated at the end of the 19th century....