title: Methods of dental instrument processing, sterilization, and storage--a review.
abstract: A comprehensive instrument processing and sterilization program in the dental office is essential to ensure that the DHCP and the public are protected from disease transmission due to contaminated instruments/ devices. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other organizations have made recommendations to help dental personnel with this aspect of patient care. By following the CDC's latest guidelines, the DHCP can develop an optimal program of dental instrument processing, sterilization and storage.
authors.affiliation: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch, Houston, USA.
authors.forename: Lisa P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Richard D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Bebermeyer
authors.forename: Sharon K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Dickinson
mesh_terms: D003762:Dental Instruments; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D016635:Universal Precautions