Objectives. In dental field every form of potential risk needs precautionary laws in order to establish a safe and complete control. If following laws are not enough to limit the risk, it becomes mandatory to adopt specific personal protective equipments. The aim of this paper is to give solid basis of knowledge regarding a rational choice, use and management of these professional aids. Materials and methods. It describes the set of laws that rules the production, the choice and the use of different personal protective equipments. The reader is guided through the rational use of the individual aids based on the protecting capacity and the correct application and maintenance. Conclusions. All personal protective equipments represent an important resource for professional risk control in its various aspects. Their use, scheduled by law or just suggested, is an excellent help for a safe and peaceful job.
