title: Evaluation of spatter generation and contamination during instrument cleaning prior to sterilization.
abstract: Over the past few decades, considerable interest has arisen in improving infection control in dentistry. In particular, concerns over the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) to healthcare workers have energized efforts at improving infection control. This has inspired improved infection control procedures, new federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA) regulations, and research into infection transmission, all of which have led to attempts to elucidate the basic principles of disease transmission in order to help dental care providers improve infection control in their practices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Eisen
authors.forename: Debbie
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Eisen
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Farmelant
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols; D000391:Air Microbiology; D019551:Dental Disinfectants; D003748:Dental Equipment / Q000382:microbiology*; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D019551:Dental Disinfectants