title: Hand hygiene in the dental setting: reducing the risk of infection.
abstract: Hand hygiene remains the single most important measure for reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. In the past 20 years, hand-washing recommendations and guidelines have become increasingly complex, and a plethora of products have become available. This article aims to discuss and clarify the fundamentals of appropriate hand hygiene in dentistry.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Instructor, Dental Assisting Program, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Private Practice, Arbor Lodge Dental, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Assistant Editor, The Dental Advisor.
authors.forename: Marie T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Fluent
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D003902:Detergents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018562:Disease Transmission, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Q000517:prevention & control; D017757:Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient / Q000517:prevention & control; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology; D012915:Soaps / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003902:Detergents; D012915:Soaps