Includes bibliographical references and index.

The microbial world -- Scope of microbiology and infection control - - Characteristics of microorganisms -- Development of infectious diseas es -- Emerging diseases -- Oral microbiology and plaque-associated dise ases -- Infection control -- Blood-borne pathogens -- Oral and respirat ory diseases -- Infection control rationale and regulations -- Immuniza tion -- Protective barriers -- Instrument processing -- Surface and equ ipment asepsis -- Dental unit water asepsis -- Aseptic techniques -- La boratory and radiographic asepsis -- Waste management -- A clinical ase psis protocol -- Office safety -- About the Occupational Safety and Hea lth Administration -- Management of the office safety program -- Managi ng chemicals safely in the office -- Employee fire prevention and emerg ency action plans -- Infection control concerns during remodeling or co nstruction.