The prevention of cross-infection. Progress in the West Midlands

Abstract

A questionnaire was sent to a group of general dental practitioners in the West Midlands, one year after they had participated in a previous survey and a year following publication of the British Dental Association's 'Guide to blood-borne viruses and the control of cross-infection in dentistry'. Results show that awareness of the need to safeguard patients and staff from the risks of cross-infection continues to grow and that procedures undertaken to reduce the possibility of cross-infection continue to be improved

Log in or create a free account to read this content

Gain free access to this article, as well as selected content from this journal and more on nature.com

Access through your institution

or

Sign in or create an account

Continue with Google

Continue with ORCiD