Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 124, Issue 1, 48-56
Copyright © 1993 by American Dental Association
Cleaning, sterilization and disinfection: basics of microbial killing for infection control
CH Miller
Department of Oral Microbiology, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis 46202.
Cleaning items directly involved in patient care makes the disinfection or sterilization process easier. Specific steps in cleaning instruments and equipment and dental unit surfaces are described. Recommended infection control procedures are listed, together with monitoring methods.