Infection Control in Air Force Dental Clinics (Second Edition),

Abstract

The rationale and procedures for preventing cross-contamination in Air Force dental facilities are discussed, including dental instrument and DTR furnishings; instrument preparation; sterilization--materials, methods, and monitoring; storage and shelf life; and treatment of specific equipment. Special applications for prosthodontics and dental radiology are outlined. Personal protection is stressed and current procedures for communicable disease reporting are given. Appendixes summarizes some topics discussed in the text and provide special information on hepatitis as well as sources for infection control supplies and periodicals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA135377

Entities

People

  • B. A. Matis
  • J. M. Young
  • L. P. Crigger

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Dental Personnel
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Health Services
  • Hepatitis
  • Hygiene
  • Infection
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microorganisms
  • Prostheses And Implants

Readers

  • Aerial Unmanned Vehicle Swarm Micro Periodontal Dentistry.
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Systems Analysis and Design