Emphasizing patient safety and disease prevention in the dental office, ** Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 7th Edition,**is an essential resource for all members of the dental team. With discussions ranging from microbiology concepts to protocols for clin...

Emphasizing patient safety and disease prevention in the dental office, ** Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 7th Edition,**is an essential resource for all members of the dental team. With discussions ranging from microbiology concepts to protocols for clinical asepsis, this comprehensive, highly practical text features the most up-to-date regulatory recommendations, as well as coverage of patient safety preparation and infection control breaches. Step-by-step instructions make it easy to perform safety procedures and use the supplies and equipment needed to prevent the spread of infectious disease, while real-world case scenarios present opportunities for critical thinking and application.1. Comprehensive coveragelooks at infection control and prevention from the perspective of all dental team members. -Easy-to-follow, step-by-step proceduresare provided for skills that dental team members must master, each presented with a goal, materials, chronological steps, and rationales for the performance of each step.

-Review questionsensure your comprehension of the material and provide practice for classroom and board examinations.

-Key termsbegin each chapter and are highlighted within text discussions and defined in a back-of-book glossary.

-Chapter learning objectiveshelp you set goals for what you will accomplish and serve as checkpoints for comprehension and study tools in preparation for examinations.1. NEW! Content regarding COVID-19examines its effects on infection control in the dental office, including a new appendix outlining CDC guidance for dental settings. -NEW! Updated coverage of the sterilization of dental handpiecesis based on the April 2018 CDC update.

-UPDATED! Case scenariosrepresent the most current infection control practices for today's dental practice and help you apply what you've learned to real-world situations.

-UPDATED! Artwork throughout the text reflects the latest dental equipment and supplies.