title: Governmental regulations concerning infection control in dentistry.
abstract: This review discusses how governmental regulations concerning infection control affect dental practice procedures. Recently, changes have been made in state and federal legislation regarding these matters. These changes have forced dentists to evaluate seriously the risks involved in providing patient care.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Pollack
mesh_terms: D003748:Dental Equipment; D017053:Infection Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011481:Protective Clothing; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration