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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
Available from the website.

This resource features a series of reports published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports between April and December 1999 on 10 public health achievements, reflecting the successful response of public health to the major causes of morbidity and mortality for the period 1900-1999. Topics include vaccination, motor-vehicle safety, workplace safety, control of infectious diseases, decline in deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke, safer and healthier foods, healthier mothers and babies, family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, and tobacco as a health hazard. Critical changes in the U.S. public health system during the century are also addressed.

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Keywords: Public health, Health policy, Mortality, Morbidity, Vaccination effects, Motor vehicle safety, Occupational safety and health, Infection control, Cardiovascular diseases, Strokes, Food safety, Maternal health, Infant health, Family planning, Fluorides, Water, Tobacco use, Systems development, Oral health, Children, Families, Adults

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
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This document presents policy recommendations on HIV infection and the role of the oral health community. Topics include: (1) the roles of state agencies, the dental community, and dental programs in HIV control; (2) program planning; (3) education; (4) managing oral health care with HIV-infected clients; (5) safety and infection control; and (6) confidentiality and health information. Appendices include a questionnaire for assessing the HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices of dental health care workers; a discussion of equipment and device disinfection and sterilization practices; reference materials; a list of work group members; and two directories for forum participants and state dental directors.

Keywords: HIV, Oral health, Dentistry, Dental care, Infection control, Confidentiality, Questionnaires, Dental education

California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Oral Health Program
MS Code 8305 P.O. Box 997420
Sacramento, CA 95899-7420

Telephone: (866) 241-0395
Fax: (916) 650-0305
E-mail: mchinet@cdph.ca.gov
Website: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/MCAHOralHealth/Pages/default.aspx
Single copies available at no charge.

These guidelines update the 1986 Dental Disease Prevention Program policy on toothbrush storage and handling in classroom settings and the effect of such policies in preventing the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and other infectious diseases. The revised policy includes background information and a summary; reviews the risk of transmission of diseases through the handling of toothbrushes; and contains recommendations for children's use, handling, and replacement of toothbrushes. The guidelines are accompanied by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration's bloodborne pathogen standard and attachments.

Keywords: Oral health, Guidelines, Disease prevention, Health policy, Child health, Prevention programs, Schools, Infection control, Disease transmission

National Center for Farmworker Health
1770 FM 967
Buda, TX 78610

Telephone: (512) 312-2700
Secondary Telephone: (800) 531-5120
Fax: (512) 312-2600
E-mail: info@ncfh.org
Website: http://www.ncfh.org
Price unknown.

This report describes the methodology and results of a survey of 18 dental clinics in Public Health Service Region VI. The survey assessed the degree of compliance with infection control standards and provided information to improve practices in migrant and community health center dental programs. Appendices contain the dental infection control pre-site (visit) questionnaire, the dental infection control assessment tool, data results, a copy of a journal article about infection control in dental radiology, consultant vitas, and contact information for advisory committee members.

Keywords: Oral health, Infection control, Occupational safety and health, Program improvement, Community health centers, Migrant health centers, Surveys, Region VI, Federal programs, Dental clinics, Questionnaires

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This paper discusses principles of infection control during application of dental sealants, whether the procedure is performed in a dental office or in a portable oral health care environment. The paper also discusses methods for controlling infection and emphasizes decontamination.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental sealants, Dentists, Infection control, Disease prevention, Adults, Children

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Contact for cost information.

This handbook, which is geared toward child care providers, is intended to help providers reduce the incidence of illness, injury, and other health problems of the children in their care. The handbook includes information on (1) how infectious diseases are spread; (2) what providers can do to keep themselves and the children they care for healthy; (3) what disease and injury prevention practices providers should follow; (4) what disease and injury prevention practices providers should require parents to follow; and (5) what the most common childhood diseases are, how to recognize them, and what providers can do when they occur. The handbook includes tables, figures, and drawings. Two appendices contain additional resources and a list of regional poison control centers. The handbook concludes with a bibliography and an index.

Keywords: Oral health, Child care workers, Children, Child health, Injuries, Infections, Prevention, Parents, Poison control centers

Wasserman Medical Publishers
P. O. Box 510949
West Allis, WI 53203

Telephone: (800) 669-3337
Fax: (414) 272-6666
Website: http://www.ndas.com
$69.00. Document Number: ISBN 1-881072-38-X.

This book is a nationwide market analysis for dentists. Its main feature is the comprehensive fee report, which is based on a direct mail survey. The book also includes reference material such as occupational safety and health rules, recommended infection control practices for dentists, information from the American Dental Association (including a copy of its claim form), lists of state insurance commissioners and licensing departments, and glossaries of medical and dental terminology.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental fees, Dentists, Geographic factors, Occupational safety and health, Infection control, State legislation, AIDS, Market research, American Dental Association

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report consolidates previous recommendations and adds new ones for infection control in oral health care settings. Recommendations are provided on (1) educating and protecting oral health personnel, (2) preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens, (3) hand hygiene, (4) personal protective equipment, (5) contact dermatitis and latex hypersensitivity, (6) sterilization and disinfection of patient care items, (7) environmental infection control, (8) oral health unit waterlines, biofilm, and water quality, and (9) special considerations. Additional information and resources are provided in sections on recommendations, Internet resources, and references. The appendices include sections on the regulatory framework for disinfectants and sterilants, immunizations strongly recommended for health professionals, and methods for sterilizing and disinfecting patient-care items and environmental surfaces. A special section provides information about continuing education credits.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infection control, Dental care, Guidelines, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Dental offices, Dental clinics, Dental equipment, Health personnel, Disinfection, Sterilization, Disease prevention, Immunization, Professional education, Resource materials

University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Science Building 801 Newton Road
Iowa City, IA 52242

Telephone: (319) 335-7479
Website: http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu/pediatric
Available from the website.

This brochure discusses the importance of toothbrushing protocols for Head Start programs and other programs serving children ages 3 to 5 at high risk for tooth decay. Topics include when to schedule brushing and frequency of brushing; where to brush; adult supervision of children while brushing; selection, hygiene, storage, and replacement of toothbrushes; importance of using fluoridated toothpaste; selecting and dispensing toothpaste; brushing techniques; and rinsing after brushing.

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Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Child health, Young children, High risk children, Dental hygiene, Infection control, Fluorides, Protocols, Program planning

Wolters Kluwer Health, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
PO Box 1620
Hagerstown, MD 21741

Telephone: (800) 638-3030
Secondary Telephone: (301) 223-23000
Fax: (301) 223-2400
E-mail: customerservice@lww.com
Website: http://www.lww.com/index.html
$76.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-7817-4090-8.

This textbook for dental hygienists is divided into seven sections. Section one includes an orientation to the dental hygiene profession with an explanation of the process of care. Sections two through six include information on assessment and diagnosis and care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Section seven describes a variety of patients needing special care because of age, systemic health problems, or disability. A new feature includes the introduction of ethics into the practice of dental hygiene. Appendices provide the code of ethics of both the American Dental Hygienists' Association and the Canadian Dental Hygienists' Association, and the recommendations from the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygienists, Dentistry, Dental hygiene, Service delivery, Infection control, Patient care planning, Special health care needs, Professional ethics, Professional training, Dental education, Textbooks