iii THE ADA PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE INFECTION CONTROL Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................................................................................... 1 Unit One: Fundamentals of Infection Control................................................................. 9 Unit Two: Disinfection and Sterilization. ...............................................................................39 Unit Three: Infection Control During Clinical Procedures. .............................57 Unit Four: Special Considerations. ................................................................................................71 References. ................................................................................................................................................................81 Continuing Education Exam.................................................................................................................83 Appendices...............................................................................................................................................................89 A. Answers to Review Questions.............................................................................................................91 B. CDC Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings........................97 C. CDC Recommendations........................................................................................................................ 141 D. Web Resources........................................................................................................................................... 154 E. Recommended Resources................................................................................................................... 156 F. Glossary. .......................................................................................................................................................... 157 G. List of Acronyms........................................................................................................................................ 159 H. ADA Catalog CE Evaluation Form...................................................................................................160