The Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care summarizes current infection prevention recommendations published since the 2003 guideline.

 

The information presented here represents infection prevention expectations for safe care in dental settings.

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The Summary is intended for use by anyone needing information about basic infection prevention measures in dental health care settings but is not a replacement for the more extensive guidelines. Readers are urged to consult the full guidelines for additional background, rationale, and the scientific evidence behind each recommendation.