Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team

Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team,7th Edition,is an essential resource for all members of the dental team, emphasizing patient safety and disease prevention. It provides step-by-step instructions for performing safety procedures and using supplies and equipment to prevent the spread of infectious disease, with real-world case scenarios and review questions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

In the dental office, prioritizing patient safety and disease prevention is paramount, and this is where Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 7th Edition, comes into play. This comprehensive and highly practical text serves as an essential resource for every member of the dental team, covering a wide range of topics from microbiology concepts to protocols for clinical asepsis.

The book offers the most up-to-date regulatory recommendations, ensuring that dental professionals adhere to the highest standards of care. It also provides comprehensive coverage of patient safety preparation and infection control breaches, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

With its step-by-step instructions and real-world case scenarios, this text makes it easy for dental team members to perform safety procedures and use the supplies and equipment required to maintain a clean and sterile environment. Each chapter is designed to be easy to follow, with clear goals, materials, chronological steps, and rationales for the performance of each step. Review questions at the end of each chapter help ensure comprehension of the material and provide practice for classroom and board examinations.

Key terms are highlighted throughout the text, and a comprehensive back-of-book glossary defines them in detail. Chapter learning objectives serve as helpful checkpoints for comprehension and study tools, aiding in preparation for examinations.

In addition to its core content, the 7th Edition of this text has been updated to include new information on COVID-19, examining its effects on infection control in the dental office. A new appendix outlines CDC guidance for dental settings, providing valuable insights for dental professionals during these challenging times. Furthermore, updated coverage of the sterilization of dental handpieces has been based on the April 2018 CDC update, ensuring that dental professionals are up-to-date with the latest recommendations.

Case scenarios in the book represent the most current infection control practices, reflecting the latest developments and best practices in the field. Whether you are a dental assistant, dental hygienist, dentist, or dental therapist, Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 7th Edition, is an invaluable resource that will help you provide the highest level of care to your patients. By prioritizing infection control and disease prevention, you can contribute to a safer and healthier dental environment for everyone.

Weight: 874g
Dimension: 217 x 278 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323764049
Edition number: 7 ed