CDC publishes infection prevention guidelines for dental settings

The CDC has released a new resource to help dental healthcare professionals prevent infections. The guideline gives an overview of current infection prevention recommendations and includes a checklist that can be used to evaluate compliance.

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Topics covered in the guideline include infection prevention program administrative measures, infection prevention education and training, respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette, updated safe injection practices and administrative measures for instrument processing.

The CDC urges readers to review the full guidelines for additional background, rationale and the scientific evidence behind each recommendation. 

To access the CDC resource, click here.

 

 

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