\u003cp\u003eEmphasizing patient safety and disease prevention in the dental office, \u003cb\u003eInfection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 7th Edition, \u003c/b\u003eis an essential resource for all members of the dental team. With discussions ranging from microbiology concepts to protocols for clinical asepsis, this comprehensive, highly practical text features the most up-to-date regulatory recommendations, as well as coverage of patient safety preparation and infection control breaches. Step-by-step instructions make it easy to perform safety procedures and use the supplies and equipment needed to prevent the spread of infectious disease, while real-world case scenarios present opportunities for critical thinking and application.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage \u003c/b\u003elooks at infection control and prevention from the perspective of all dental team members.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures \u003c/b\u003eare provided for skills that dental team members must master, each presented with a goal, materials, chronological steps, and rationales for the performance of each step.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview questions \u003c/b\u003eensure your comprehension of the material and provide practice for classroom and board examinations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey terms \u003c/b\u003ebegin each chapter and are highlighted within text discussions and defined in a back-of-book glossary.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter learning objectives\u003c/b\u003e help you set goals for what you will accomplish and serve as checkpoints for comprehension and study tools in preparation for examinations.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! Content regarding COVID-19\u003c/b\u003e examines its effects on infection control in the dental office, including a new appendix outlining CDC guidance for dental settings.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updated coverage of the sterilization of dental handpieces\u003c/b\u003e is based on the April 2018 CDC update.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPDATED! Case scenarios\u003c/b\u003e represent the most current infection control practices for todayâs dental practice and help you apply what youâve learned to real-world situations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPDATED! Artwork\u003c/b\u003e throughout the text reflects the latest dental equipment and supplies.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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