Infection control education and practices have continued to evolve since the second edition of Practical Infection Control in Dentistry. In addition to numerous technological advances in equipment and other available products, dental professionals have demonstrated a willingness to respond to scientific and clinical evidence delineating occupational infectious disease risks. The routine application of former universal, and now standard, precautions has provided increased safety for all healthcare providers and their patients alike. As was mentioned in the Preface for the second edition, the routine use of effective infection control practices in dentistry actually led the way in addressing a number of infectious disease challenges confronting the health professions. This was illustrated by the profession's rapid acceptance of the hepatitis B vaccine in the early to mid-1980s before other healthcare workers adopted this preventive measure. Dental healthcare professionals should be rightly proud of their infection control progress.
Along with recognition of documented success in reducing the potential for many occupational infectious diseases must come the realization that emerging infectious diseases should also be considered when teaching and evaluating infection control precautions.
The third edition of this book has been extensively modified from the previous editions to reflect many of these challenging issues for infection control. This should become initially apparent to the reader as one reviews the list of chapter titles. Included are expanded discussions on infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and influenza, which are transmitted by respiratory droplets and aerosols. The most current information and healthcare recommendations regarding the microbiology of airborne infectious diseases and their prevention are provided. In addition to updated chapters which present scientific and clinical knowledge about viral hepatitis, human immunodeficiency virus infection, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, readers will also find a separate chapter dealing with dental unit waterlines and infection control.
A substantial portion of this book addresses the most recent infection control recommendations for dentistry published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in December 2003. The evidence-based approach used in the development of those guidelines has also been incorporated into the content for the third edition. Sections citing scientific and clinical evidence have been expanded to reinforce the rationale for specific infection control practices and protocols. Information found within chapters is presented in a manner which reflects a conscious effort by the authors to increase the profession's understanding of both the “why” and the “what” of infection control guidelines.
This third edition of Cottone's Practical Infection Control in Dentistry to be a valuable textbook for infection control courses taught in schools and an important resource for dental care providers as you continue to refine your long-standing infection control commitment and efforts.
Along with recognition of documented success in reducing the potential for many occupational infectious diseases must come the realization that emerging infectious diseases should also be considered when teaching and evaluating infection control precautions.
The third edition of this book has been extensively modified from the previous editions to reflect many of these challenging issues for infection control. This should become initially apparent to the reader as one reviews the list of chapter titles. Included are expanded discussions on infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and influenza, which are transmitted by respiratory droplets and aerosols. The most current information and healthcare recommendations regarding the microbiology of airborne infectious diseases and their prevention are provided. In addition to updated chapters which present scientific and clinical knowledge about viral hepatitis, human immunodeficiency virus infection, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, readers will also find a separate chapter dealing with dental unit waterlines and infection control.
A substantial portion of this book addresses the most recent infection control recommendations for dentistry published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in December 2003. The evidence-based approach used in the development of those guidelines has also been incorporated into the content for the third edition. Sections citing scientific and clinical evidence have been expanded to reinforce the rationale for specific infection control practices and protocols. Information found within chapters is presented in a manner which reflects a conscious effort by the authors to increase the profession's understanding of both the “why” and the “what” of infection control guidelines.
This third edition of Cottone's Practical Infection Control in Dentistry to be a valuable textbook for infection control courses taught in schools and an important resource for dental care providers as you continue to refine your long-standing infection control commitment and efforts.
Book Details
- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (January 30, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0781765323
- ISBN-13: 978-0781765329
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches