title: Infection control within the oral surgeon's office.
abstract: The dental health care professional and the medical health care professional are potentially at risk of exposure to various pathogens. This article discusses the new recommendations for infection control within the oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in the latest update issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Private Practice Jackson, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: Cynthia A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Rider
mesh_terms: D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Q000517:prevention & control; D013515:Surgery, Oral; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration