Marie Fluent, DDS

Infection Control
Single-use disposables in the operatory can enhance infection control
Dr. Marie Fluent writes that while dental teams review infection-control protocol and strive for compliance, one component of infection control often remains overlooked: single-use disposable items. The prudent use of these items eliminates many sources of cross contamination, while making infection-control applications more efficient and safe.
January 14, 2015
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