The unique nature of dental procedures, instruments and patient care require specific strategies to prevent transmission of pathogens among dental health care workers. Required and recommended safety — including medical waste compliance, bloodborne pathogens, needlestick protocol, plus health and infection control practices — are paramount to all dental treatment settings.

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