title: How infection control procedures are affecting dental practice today.
abstract: The past couple of years have given U.S. dentists a lot to think about. OSHA regulations, a declining economy, lingering concerns about fluoridation, dental amalgam and safety in health care settings have captured the attention of dentists everywhere.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Nash
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000635:transmission; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003815:Dentists; D005135:Eye Protective Devices / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005250:Fees, Dental; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000191:economics* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008397:Masks / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000191:economics*; D011364:Professional Practice; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016635:Universal Precautions / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*