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Miller, Chris H. (Microbiologist)

Infection control and management of hazardous materials for the dental team / Chris H. Miller and Charles John Palenik. - 4th ed. - Edinburgh : Elsevier Mosby, c2010. - ix, 365 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

Scope of microbiology and infection control -- Characteristics of microorganisms -- Development of infectious diseases -- Emerging diseases -- Oral microbiology and plaque-associated diseases -- Blood-borne pathogens -- Oral and respiratory diseases -- Infection control rationale and regulations -- Immunization -- Protective barriers -- Instrument processing -- Surface and equipment asepsis -- Dental unit water asepsis -- Aseptic techniques -- Laboratory and radiographic asepsis -- Waste management -- A clinical asepsis protocol -- About the occupational safety and health administration -- OSHA inspections -- Management of the office safety program -- Medical tourism -- Managing chemicals safely -- Greener infection control -- Employee fire prevention and emergency action plans -- Infection control concerns during remodeling or construction.

ISBN: 9780323056311 (pbk.) 0323056318 (pbk.)

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA919454 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Dentistry--Safety measures.
Hazardous substances--Safety measures.
Infection--Prevention.
Dental offices--Safety measures.

LC Class. No.: RK 52 / .M46 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 617.600289