Complete Care To Cure: An Update of The Current Knowledge of Infection Control In Dental Practice.
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2012-10
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The control of cross-infection and cross-contamination in dental practice is the focus of
continuing discussion and debate and, as a result, recommendations and guidelines are regularly reviewed in
the light of available information. General knowledge of immunology and body defensive mechanisms
contributes to the understanding of disease prevention through immunization and through reliance on the
body’s natural barriers against infection. The major source of pathogens in the dental office is the oral cavity of
the patients, although they can be present anywhere in the office. It is not possible to accurately detect which
patients may indeed be harboring these pathogens. Therefore infection control procedures must be applied
during the care of all patients. We aim to discuss basic properties of oral microbial flora, spread of infection and
prevention of cross infection in dental health care practice through this article.
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Infection Control, Dental Cross Infection, Dental Cross Contamination
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Aravind N k s, Reddy Shashidhar, Ch Manjunath, Reddy B Santhosh. Complete Care To Cure: An Update of The Current Knowledge of Infection Control In Dental Practice. Annals and Essences of Dentistry. 2012 Oct-Dec; 4(4): 49-53.