Infection Control In Dental Practice

This book is a guide of measures taken for Infection Control in Dental Practice. Infection Control is defined as Measures practiced by health care personnel to reduce the risks of transmission of infectious agents to patients and employees (e.g proper hand hygiene scrupulous work practices use of personnel protective equipment (PPE) such as masks or respirators gloves gowns and eye protection). Universal precautions which dentists needs to follow and a sound knowledge about the common infectious diseases encountered in dentistry. Measures which needs to be taken for sterilization and disinfection. Highlighting the biomedical waste management rules and legal actions taken for the same.