A study in Oklahoma has put up to five patients at risk for serious infections . John Hanley : Despite this problem , dental education in the U.S. is among the best in the world . He says dental community and schools put emphasis on infection control and safety . Hanley : The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a very clear and practical document that most practitioners utilize to develop protocols in their practices . Dentists have an admirable record of providing high - quality care in the U.S .
A study in Oklahoma has put up to five patients at risk for serious infections . John Hanley : Despite this problem , dental education in the U.S. is among the best in the world . He says dental community and schools put emphasis on infection control and safety . Hanley : Dentists have an admirable record of providing high - quality care in the U.S .