Publisher's Synopsis
This book has been written specifically for dental care professionals, encompassing dental nurses, dental technicians, clinical dental technicians and orthodontic therapists. With Statutory Registration commencing in 2008, this book has been written to educate and inform dental care professionals on all aspects of infection control within their practice. The book covers areas including: background to infectious diseases; maintenance, sterilisation of instruments and cross-infection control; personal protection measures to control infection; surgery preparation and maintenance before and during treatment sessions; safe disposal of dental instruments, sharps, equipment and materials.
