Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink?

Smith, A.J., Hood, J., Bagg, J. and Burke, F.T. (1999) Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink? British Dental Journal, 186(1), pp. 12-14.

Abstract

Biofilms are emerging as an increasing problem as medical technology advances. Dental practice is no exception and interest in the role of biofilms within dental units as a possible source of cross-infection is intensifying. It is difficult to quantitate the risks associated with aerosolised bacteria for the majority of patients seen in general practice. However, it seems prudent to eliminate this source of infection during treatment of compromised patients. This article attempts to provide a brief overview of current concepts and problems in this area of infection control.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Burke, Prof Frederick
• Authors: Smith, A.J., Hood, J., Bagg, J., and Burke, F.T.
• Subjects: R Medicine > RK Dentistry; R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
• Journal Name: British Dental Journal
• Publisher: Nature Publishing Group for the British Dental Association
• ISSN: 0007-0610
• Copyright Holders: © Copyright British Dental Journal
• First Published: First published in the British Dental Journal 186(1):12-14
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher