Rev. ed. of: Practical infection control in dentistry / James A. Cottone. 2nd ed. 1996.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Historical perspectives and principles of infection control -- Viral hepatitis and hepatitis vaccines -- Human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and related infections -- Tuberculosis and other respiratory infections -- Dental unit water and air quality challenges -- The concept and application of standard precautions -- Immunization strategies for dental health care personnel -- Personal protective equipment -- Antisepsis and hand hygiene -- Antimicrobial pre-procedural mouth rinses -- Sterilization procedures and monitoring -- Environmental surface infection control : disposable barriers and chemical disinfection.

How to choose and use environmental surface disinfectants -- Asepsis considerations of office design and equipment selection -- Management of occupational exposures to blood and other body fluids -- Instrument processing and recirculation -- Role for single-use, disposable items -- Infection control in dental radiography -- Infection control in the dental laboratory -- Medical waste management -- Evaluation of a practical infection dental control program -- Centers for Disease Control and prevention guidelines for infection control in dental health-care settings, 2003 -- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) bloodborne pathogens standard.