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 control procedures; and explains federal standards and guidelines with an impact on infection control and occupational safety in dental radiology procedures.
authors.affiliation: Center for Research, Education and Policy Development, Infectious Disease Control in Dentistry, 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: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D019551:Dental Disinfectants; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D019551:Dental Disinfectants