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Infection Control in Primary Dental Care

  • Offers clear guidance on every facet of infection control and decontamination
  • Covers important aspects of the relevant basic science
  • Meets the needs of all members of the dental team

Part of the book series: BDJ Clinician’s Guides (BDJCG)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Basic Science of Infection Control

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. A History of Infection Control

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 3-10
    3. The Microbiology and Pathology of Infection Control in Dentistry

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 11-19
    4. The Regulation of Infection Control

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 21-28
    5. Hand Hygiene and Personal Protection

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 29-41
    6. The Immune System

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 43-50
    7. The Infected Oral Healthcare Worker

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 51-58
  3. Decontamination in Dentistry

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 59-59
    2. The Concept of Decontamination in Dentistry

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 61-63
    3. Cleaning Methods for Dental Instruments

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 65-76
    4. Sterilisation in Dentistry

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 77-88
    5. Local Decontamination Units in the Dental Office

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 89-96
    6. How to Choose Clinical Dental Equipment

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 97-104
    7. Dental Disinfection and Environmental Decontamination

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 105-115
    8. Dental Unit Waterlines

      • Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz
      Pages 117-122
  4. Back Matter

    Pages 123-130

About this book

This book is an easy-to-use guide to all aspects of infection control and decontamination that will support the implementation of effective measures for risk reduction in dental practice. Among the topics addressed are the principles and practicalities of cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments, the role of personal protective equipment, the design and use of decontamination rooms, choice of dental equipment, environmental disinfection, and considerations relating to dental unit water lines. In addition, readers will find an informative and helpful section on the background history and basic science of infection control within dentistry. Infection Control in Primary Dental Care will be very useful for all members of the dental team, including dentists, dental nurses or assistants, dental hygienists, and therapists. The book is illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and tables to aid understanding and encourage good practice. The authors have a background in microbiology anddental practice and have extensive experience of providing advice and guidance to professional colleagues on infection control procedures.

Reviews

“The audience includes dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other office personnel. The book is a good resource for the dental team in a practice setting. … This would be a good reference for new employees orienting themselves to the dental profession.” (Maria Prassas, Doody's Book Reviews, October 11, 2019)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Wedmore, UK

    Martin R. Fulford

  • East Lydford, UK

    Nikolai R. Stankiewicz

About the authors

Martin R. Fulford, BDS, MPhil, DGDP (UK), FIBMS, has been until recently Professional Lead – Dentistry for NHS England South, South West, having previously served in a similar capacity for Somerset Primary Health Care Trusts (2007–13). He has extensive clinical experience: he was a principal in general dental practice at a family-oriented NHS dental practice from 1989 to 2004, and during this period also worked as a Clinical Assistant in the Department of Orthodontics at Royal United Hospital, Bath (1994–2004). He has been a Special Lecturer in the Dental Postgraduate Department, University of Bristol since 2003. Dr. Fulford has held various positions of responsibility as well as diverse posts within the British Dental Association (BDA), the latter including membership of the BDA Health and Science, Education and Standards, and Ethics Committees. He is the author of almost 20 peer-reviewed journal articles in the field of dental infection control. Prior to hiscareer in dentistry he worked for 13 years in medical microbiology.

Nikolai R. Stankiewicz, BDSc, MFDGP (UK), DPDS (Bristol), MSc, graduated from The University of Melbourne in 1996. After working in private and public dental practice in Melbourne, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he gained his subsequent qualifications. From 1999 to 2008 he worked at an NHS dental practice in Bath and then moved to Bramcote Dental Practice, Castle Cary, Somerset, of which he is the owner. He has a particular interest in dental research and has authored several papers in peer-reviewed journals within the field of restorative dentistry and infection control. In 2017 he received an award as The Kaplan Open Learning Top Postgraduate Health Graduate for his MSc on infection control.


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Infection Control in Primary Dental Care

  • Authors: Martin R. Fulford, Nikolai R. Stankiewicz

  • Series Title: BDJ Clinician’s Guides

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16307-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-16306-8Published: 26 July 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-16309-9Published: 15 August 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-16307-5Published: 04 July 2019

  • Series ISSN: 2523-3327

  • Series E-ISSN: 2523-3335

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 130

  • Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations, 61 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Dentistry, Medicine/Public Health, general

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eBook USD 84.99
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  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 159.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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