Interim Dental Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for the COVID‑19 Response – A New Paradigm
Course Number: 647
Course Contents
Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-care Items
Ensure appropriate sterilization techniques are followed and monitored.2
Sterilization protocols do not vary for respiratory pathogens. OHCP should perform routine cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization protocols, and follow the recommendations for Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-Care Items present in the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings – 2003.7
DHCP should follow the manufacturer’s instructions for times and temperatures recommended for sterilization of specific dental devices.
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