Abstract
Safety management and infection control are important in the practice of pediatric dentistry. The safety management consists of crisis management (damage control) and risk management. Dental staff should acquire Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills. The BLS Healthcare Providers course designed by American Heart Association (AHA) is recommended. For advanced life support, the AHA PALS course is suitable for pediatric dentists.The word “Safety” is defined as “freedom from unacceptable risk”. Since “To err is human”, human error occurs without exception. We should perform risk management based on this concept.Infection control in pediatric dentistry should be based on the standard precaution procedure.Blood-borne pathogens such as hepatitis B, C, and HIV are important. In addition, vaccination against measles, mumps, varicella, and rubella is necessary for the protection of staff in pediatric dentistry.
