Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care

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Current COVID-19 Interim Guidance

Find the most up-to-date information about infection prevention and control practices on CDC’s COVID-19 page, including CDC’s Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is applicable to all U.S. settings where healthcare is delivered, including dental settings. For more information, see CDC Updates COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidance.

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Notes to Reader, Suggested citation, and Introduction

Objectives

Fundamental Elements Needed to Prevent Transmission of Infectious Agents in Dental Settings

Administrative Measures and Infection Prevention Education Training

Dental Health Care Personnel Safety and Program Evaluation

Standard Precautions

Dental Unit Water Quality

Other Topics and Appendixes

Risk Assessment, Conclusions, and Source Documents

Appendix A: Infection Prevention Checklist

Appendix B: Relevant Recommendations Published by CDC since 2003

Appendix C: Selected References and Additional Resources by Topic Area

Print Materials

Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care [PDF – 834 KB]

Resumen de “Prácticas para la prevención de enfermedades en entornos odontológicos: Expectativas básicas para la atención segura” (Spanish) [[PDF – 1MB]]

Infection Prevention Checklist for Dental Settings (English, Print-Friendly) [PDF – 826 KB]

Lista de verificación para la prevención de enfermedades en entornos odontológicos: Expectativas básicas para la atención segura (Spanish) [PDF – 603 KB]

Infection Prevention Checklist for Dental Settings (Fillable Form) [PDF – 894 KB]

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