Hand hygiene in the dental setting: reducing the risk of infection.
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Hand hygiene remains the single most important measure for reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. In the past 20 years, hand-washing recommendations and guidelines have become increasingly complex, and a plethora of products have become available. This article aims to discuss and clarify the fundamentals of appropriate hand hygiene in dentistry.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Compendium of continuing education in dentistry
دوره 34 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013