title: Infection control in dental radiology.
abstract: Although exposure to blood is rare in oral and maxillofacial radiology, contact with saliva occurs. Thus the spread of infectious diseases is possible through cross-contamination, and specific infection control protocols and unit dosing of items are needed. This article outlines rationale for implementing state-of-the-art infection procedures; and explains federal standards and guidelines with an impact on infection control and occupational safety in dental radiology procedures.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center, Dental School, San Antonio, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Puttaiah
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Langlais
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Katz
authors.forename: O E
authors.initials: OE
authors.lastname: Langland
mesh_terms: D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012463:Saliva / Q000382:microbiology