![]() document incorporated relevant recommendations that were previously published in several other CDC documents and contained an extensive review of the science related to dental infection control. In December 2003, the CDC published a major consolidation and update of its infection control recommendations for dentistry. Please see the Oral Health Topics page on OSHA for more information. The Bloodborne Pathogens standard (CFR 1910.1030) protects workers who may be exposed to infectious materials in their workplace. ![]() While the CDC provides recommendations for infection control in healthcare and dental settings, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates and enforces infection control measures among staff and employers, including within dental offices. Persons who are ill should wear a face mask if they must go out of the house.People living with a person who has influenza should stay home for up to three days after their initial contact with the ill person. ![]()
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