#72 Surface Disinfectants: What You Don't Know May Hurt Your Patients

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a great deal of emphasis was placed on the effectiveness of surface disinfectants.   This episode will discuss characteristics for selecting, proper use and misuse of surface disinfectants.

Resources:

• CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-care Settings 2003 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf 
• CDC Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities 2008 (updated 2019)  https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/disinfection/index.html 
• Selected EPA Registered Disinfectants https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/selected-epa-registered-disinfectants
• How to Read a Disinfectant Label https://www.epa.gov/system/files/images/2022-09/HowToReadALabel-508c-Final-2022-08-30%20%28005%29_1.png

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