This comprehensive text provides basic concepts, specific step-by-step procedures and the current regulatory mandates related to infection control and the management of hazardous materials for the dental team. The text emphasizes infection control procedures, hazardous materials management, and current regulatory mandates. It also updates office safety procedures for practicing dentists, dental hygienists, and assistants. * Contains two chapters on basic microbiology, eliminating the need for a separate text for the dental assisting student. * Numerous supporting tables and boxes illustrate key concepts. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-468-9