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Monitoring Sterilization of Dental Instuments
Posted on 17th | Posted by UHC in 312
This article describes the proper procedures for monitoring sterilizer effectiveness in the dental office. The CDC published a set of guidelines for infection control in the dental office and these procedures for monitoring sterilizers ensure proper dental instrument sterilization.
Dental Instrument Sterilization is clearly defined and outlined by the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, issued in 2003. These guidelines are intended to educate dental personnel regarding infection control and to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
This comprehensive document covers: hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, contact dermatitis/latex allergy, disinfection/sterilization, environmental infection control, waterlines/biofilms and special dental considerations such as hand pieces, radiographs and laboratory procedures.
