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When can a routine dental procedure causes significant systemic infection ? Update in infection control and dental unit waterlines. Report of 2 recent clusters of Non-tuberculous mycobacterium

    Primary Author(s)

  • J C Shirley, DMD, MS

    Pediatric Dentist
    Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Disorders Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
    Atlanta, Georgia

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand more about the recent Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium (Mycobacterium abscessus)Lymphadenitis infections in Georgia and California and how to incorporate lessons learned to improve infection control practices.
  • Identify oral findings and conditions related to various craniofacial syndromes and genetic conditions.
  • Discuss consequences of dental unit waterline contamination and understand what the pediatric dentist needs to know to monitor and evaluate dental unit waterlines.