The current global status of the A(H5N1) influenza virus, clinical manifestations, and comparisons to previous pandemics.

Understanding the differences between bird and seasonal human flu and the modes of viral transmission can help determine how real the risk is of an avian flu pandemic.

Following a proper hand hygiene protocol is critical in the prevention of disease transmission.

With the growing risk of exposure to emerging and re-emerging diseases, the dental practice must maintain strict infection control protocols, including protection against airborne transmission.

How to detect infectious outbreaks¯caused by terrorism or natural disease eruption and what to do if an outbreak occurs.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene talks with John Molinari, PhD, about hand dermatitis reactions.

Understanding transmission, disease relationships, and prevention will help you protect yourself and your patients.

All health care professionals must be prepared for the serious threat to public health posed by the resillient and adaptive influenza virus.

Infection control precautions and practices must be strictly adhered to in order to protect both the immune compromised patient and clinician.

The risks and implications for dental hygienists.