Infection Control Measures in Dentistry
| SICPs
(Standard infection control measures) |
TBPs
(Additional measures based on the transmission route) – applicable if SICPs are not sufficient to prevent transmission of the infectious agent – additional precautions (in case of suspects or confirmed) |
| Hand hygiene | Precautions – by transmitting contact |
| PPE (personal protective equipment) | Precautions – related to droplets transmission |
| Environment’s hygiene and disinfection | 1. Via droplets (˃5µm) from the patient
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| Equipment’s disinfection and sterilization | 2. Over short distances (1m)
3. Towards mucosal or conjunctival surfaces. |
| Management of blood and other human fluids | Precautions – related to airborne transmission |
| Proper handling of equipment | 1. Via airborne (≤5µm) |
| Proper waste storage | 2. From the patient’s respiratory tract directly to
3. Mucosal or conjunctival surfaces. |







