Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care

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Contents

Notes to Reader, Suggested citation, and Introduction
ObJectives

Fundamental Elements Needed to Prevent Transmission of Infectious Agents in Dental Settings

Administrative Measures and Infection Prevention Education Training
Dental Health Care Personnel Safety and Program Evaluation
Standard Precautions
Dental Unit Water Quality

Other Topics and Appendixes

Risk Assessment, Conclusions, and Source Documents
Appendix A: Infection Prevention Checklist
Appendix B: Relevant Recommendations Published by CDC since 2003
Appendix C: Selected References and Additional Resources by Topic Area

Print Materials

Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care Cdc-pdf[PDF – 834 KB]

Resumen de “Prácticas para la prevención de enfermedades en entornos odontológicos: Expectativas básicas para la atención segura” (Spanish) Cdc-pdf[[PDF – 1MB]]

Infection Prevention Checklist for Dental Settings (English, Print-Friendly) Cdc-pdf[PDF – 826 KB]

Lista de verificación para la prevención de enfermedades en entornos odontológicos: Expectativas básicas para la atención segura (Spanish) Cdc-pdf[PDF – 603 KB]

Infection Prevention Checklist for Dental Settings (Fillable Form) Cdc-pdf[PDF – 894 KB]

Page last reviewed: June 18, 2018
Content source: Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion