Infection control recommendations for the dental office and the dental laboratory. ADA Council on Scientific Affairs and ADA Council on Dental Practice

Abstract

This report is based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other publications in the medical and dental literature. The recommendations here, which have been accepted by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs and the ADA Council on Dental Practice, are intended to offer general guidance for dental offices and laboratories on infection control. They are not intended to establish a standard of care or industry custom, nor are they intended to deprive the dentist of the ability to exercise his or her professional judgment.