Dental infection control at the year 2000 - Accomplishment recognized

Health care providers have strived to address the many elements necessary t o achieve effective infection control. Historical progress in microbiology and hospital asepsis provided the foundation for advances in dental prevent ive practices. Evidence supporting the application of current practices inc ludes a long history of scientific and clinical investigations, technologic al advances in equipment and materials, and periodic publication of updated recommendations by professional health care organizations.