Why Is Infection Control Important in Dentistry?
Slide Text • Both patients and dental health care personnel (DHCP) can be exposed to pathogens • Contact with blood, oral and respiratory secretions, and contaminated equipment occurs • Proper procedures can prevent transmission of infections among patients and DHCP Speaker Notes During the provision of dental treatment, both patients and dental health care personnel (DHCP) can be exposed to pathogens through contact with blood, oral and respiratory secretions, and contaminated equipment. Following recommended infection control procedures can prevent transmission of infectious organisms among patients and dental health care personnel.