The Radiology Chain of Asepsis

By Lattice D. Sams, RDH, MS, Li Chen, RDH, MS and Tiffanie White, CDA, RDH, MS


When exposing radiographs in a clinical setting, the chain of asepsis must not be broken. Diminishing possible routes of disease transmission, avoiding cross-contamination, and following the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations are key to establishing a safe work environment. Although much focus has been placed on reducing the risks posed by aerosols in the dental setting due to the pandemic, infection control protocols for intraoral and extraoral radiology should not be neglected.

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