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What is the first step in minimizing and reducing the risk of infectious disease transmission in a dental office?
What is the first step in minimizing and reducing the risk of infectious disease transmission in a dental office?
Which scientist developed the steam sterilizer, autoclave, and hot air oven?
Which scientist developed the steam sterilizer, autoclave, and hot air oven?
What are the categories of clinical environmental surfaces mentioned in the text?
What are the categories of clinical environmental surfaces mentioned in the text?
Which mode of disease spread involves direct contact with a patient's skin lesions?
Which mode of disease spread involves direct contact with a patient's skin lesions?
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What is the source of microorganisms in the transmission pathway 'Dental Office to Community'?
What is the source of microorganisms in the transmission pathway 'Dental Office to Community'?
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According to the text, what is the role of patient screening in a dental office?
According to the text, what is the role of patient screening in a dental office?
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What is the basic regimen recommended in NACO Guidelines for ART, May 2007?
What is the basic regimen recommended in NACO Guidelines for ART, May 2007?
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What method is recommended for decontaminating teeth if they are to be used for preclinical lab or research purposes?
What method is recommended for decontaminating teeth if they are to be used for preclinical lab or research purposes?
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How should plastic bags containing microbiology and biotechnology waste be treated?
How should plastic bags containing microbiology and biotechnology waste be treated?
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What is the recommended treatment for waste sharps used/unused, syringes, Bp blade, and discarded sharp instruments?
What is the recommended treatment for waste sharps used/unused, syringes, Bp blade, and discarded sharp instruments?
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What is the FDA approved regimen for sexually active adults at risk for HIV infection?
What is the FDA approved regimen for sexually active adults at risk for HIV infection?
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Which category of waste does discarded medicines and cytotoxic drugs fall into?
Which category of waste does discarded medicines and cytotoxic drugs fall into?
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What is the purpose of impervious coverings in dentistry?
What is the purpose of impervious coverings in dentistry?
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How can bioaerosols in the dental office affect individuals?
How can bioaerosols in the dental office affect individuals?
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What is the purpose of using distilled water rinse in reducing contaminated aerosols?
What is the purpose of using distilled water rinse in reducing contaminated aerosols?
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What is the classification of instruments to be sterilized as per Spaulding classification?
What is the classification of instruments to be sterilized as per Spaulding classification?
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Which method is usually used for sterilization of instruments in dentistry?
Which method is usually used for sterilization of instruments in dentistry?
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What is a key requirement for heat sterilizers in dentistry?
What is a key requirement for heat sterilizers in dentistry?
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What is the recommended schedule for Hepatitis B vaccination for dental healthcare personnel?
What is the recommended schedule for Hepatitis B vaccination for dental healthcare personnel?
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What is the purpose of surgical scrub for dental healthcare personnel?
What is the purpose of surgical scrub for dental healthcare personnel?
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When is glove use mandatory for dental healthcare personnel?
When is glove use mandatory for dental healthcare personnel?
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What happens if latex gloves are washed with soap, chlorhexidine, or alcohol?
What happens if latex gloves are washed with soap, chlorhexidine, or alcohol?
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What is the incidence of HBV in healthcare providers compared to the general population?
What is the incidence of HBV in healthcare providers compared to the general population?
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Which vaccine is required for dental healthcare personnel working in chronic care?
Which vaccine is required for dental healthcare personnel working in chronic care?
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What is the recommended method to prevent waterborne diseases during dental procedures?
What is the recommended method to prevent waterborne diseases during dental procedures?
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What should be done with contaminated sharps in a dental clinic?
What should be done with contaminated sharps in a dental clinic?
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What is the primary purpose of providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to dental clinic employees?
What is the primary purpose of providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to dental clinic employees?
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Which surfaces have a high potential for direct contamination in a dental clinic?
Which surfaces have a high potential for direct contamination in a dental clinic?
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What is the purpose of fumigating rooms with a chemical like formalin in a dental clinic?
What is the purpose of fumigating rooms with a chemical like formalin in a dental clinic?
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What are the primary bloodborne pathogens of concern in dentistry?
What are the primary bloodborne pathogens of concern in dentistry?
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Study Notes
- Employers in dentistry must provide facilities and instructions for hand washing after removing gloves and for washing skin immediately after contact with blood or infectious materials.
- Safe handling of needles and sharp items is required. Contaminated sharps are considered regulated waste and must be discarded in hard-walled containers. Contaminated equipment that needs servicing must first be decontaminated or labeled with a biohazard sign.
- Employees are provided with free laundering of PPE and vaccinations against infectious diseases.
- Disposable or single-use needles and sharps should be prescribed and disposed of in hard-walled, leak-proof containers. Containers for these items must bear a biohazard label.
- PPE, including gloves and masks, should be provided to employees and clear instructions for use of universal precautions should be given.
- Surfaces and the environment must be sanitized as soon as feasible after treatment. A written schedule for cleaning should be provided.
- Clinical contact surfaces have a high potential for direct contamination and should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Housekeeping surfaces have a limited risk of disease transmission.
- Waterline biofilms, accumulations of microorganisms in moist environments such as dental unit water lines, can harbor bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These organisms form a slimy protective layer that makes them resistant to disinfectants.
- To prevent waterborne diseases, it is recommended to avoid using water from public water supplies for dental procedures, and to use sterile water or distilled water for irrigation.
- Rooms should be fumigated with a chemical like formalin to decontaminate or disinfect them.
- In dentistry, potential fomites include instruments, impression trays, and suction tips.
- Hepatitis B, C, and HIV are bloodborne pathogens that can spread from person to person through contact with blood or other bodily fluids. HIV, in particular, can be transmitted through dental procedures that induce bleeding.
- Engineering controls, such as safer design, personal protective equipment (PPE), and work practice controls, should be utilized to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Sharps containers and medical devices with injury protection features are examples of engineering controls.
- Safer design can include using instruments and changing the manner of performing tasks.
- NACO Guidelines recommend against using antiretroviral therapy (ART) in certain situations, such as when the exposed person is already HIV positive or when the exposure occurred more than 72 hours ago.
- The reported frequency of HIV transmissions from dentists to patients is low.
- Bloodborne viruses are often carried by persons unaware of their infection.
- It is recommended to avoid using water from public water supplies for dental procedures, and to use sterile water or distilled water for irrigation.
- Rooms should be fumigated with a chemical like formalin to decontaminate or disinfect them.
- Fomites, such as instruments, impression trays, and suction tips, can transmit infectious organisms.
- Diseases that must be aware of in a dental clinic include Hepatitis, HIV, Tuberculosis, Herpes, and Candida.
- Bloodborne pathogens can produce chronic infection and are often carried by persons unaware of their infection.
- Only one documented case of HIV transmission from an infected dentist to patients has been reported.
- Bloodborne viruses are transmitted through contact with blood or other bodily fluids.
- Engineering controls, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), work practice controls, and safer design, can prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- NACO Guidelines recommend against using antiretroviral therapy (ART) in certain situations.
- The reported frequency of HIV transmissions from dentists to patients is low.
- Hepatitis B, C, and HIV are bloodborne pathogens that can spread from person to person through contact with blood or other bodily fluids.
- HIV can be transmitted through dental procedures that induce bleeding.
- Engineering controls, such as safer design, personal protective equipment (PPE), and work practice controls, can prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Sharps containers and medical devices with injury protection features are examples of engineering controls.
- PPE, including gloves and masks, should be provided to employees and clear instructions for use of universal precautions should be given.
- Employees are provided with free laundering of PPE and vaccinations against infectious diseases.
- Contaminated sharps are considered regulated waste and must be discarded in hard-walled containers.
- Contaminated equipment that needs servicing must first be decontaminated or labeled with a biohazard sign.
- Employers must provide facilities and instructions for hand washing after removing gloves and for washing skin immediately after contact with blood or infectious materials.
- Safe handling of needles and sharp items is required.
- Rooms should be fumigated with a chemical like formalin to decontaminate or disinfect them.
- Diseases that must be aware of in a dental clinic include Hepatitis, HIV, Tuberculosis, Herpes, and Candida.
- Hepatitis B, C, and HIV are bloodborne pathogens that can spread from person to person through contact with blood or other bodily fluids.
- HIV can be transmitted through dental procedures that induce bleeding.
- Engineering controls, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), work practice controls, and safer design, can prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- PPE, including gloves and masks, should be provided to employees and clear instructions for use of universal precautions should be given.
- Surfaces and the environment must be sanitized as soon as feasible after treatment.
- Contaminated sharps are considered regulated waste and must be discarded in hard-walled containers.
- Bloodborne pathogens can produce chronic infection and are often carried by persons unaware of their infection.
- The reported frequency of HIV transmissions from dentists to patients is low.
- Bloodborne viruses are transmissible in health care settings and can cause chronic infection.
- Only one documented case of HIV transmission from an infected dentist to patients has been reported.
- PPE, including gloves and masks, should be provided to employees and clear instructions for use of universal precautions should be given.
- The reported frequency of HIV transmissions from dentists to patients is low.
- The reported frequency of HIV transmissions from dentists to patients is low.
- Safer design, such as using instruments and changing the manner of performing tasks, can prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Sharps containers and medical devices with injury protection features are examples of engineering controls.
- Employers must provide facilities and instructions for hand washing after removing gloves and for washing skin immediately after contact with blood or infectious materials.
- It is recommended to avoid using water from public water supplies for dental procedures.
- Bloodborne pathogens can produce chronic infection and are often carried by persons unaware of their infection.
- Only one documented case of HIV transmission from an infected dentist to patients has been reported.
- The reported frequency of HIV transmissions from dentists to patients is low.
- Sharps containers and medical devices with injury protection features are examples of engineering controls.
- Employers must provide facilities and instructions for hand washing after removing gloves and for washing skin immediately after contact with blood or infectious materials.
- Contaminated sharps are considered regulated waste and must be discarded in hard-walled containers.
- Contaminated equipment that needs servicing must first be decontaminated or labeled with a biohazard sign.
- Rooms should be fumigated with a chemical like formalin to decontaminate or disinfect them.
- Bloodborne pathogens can produce chronic infection and are often carried by persons unaware of their infection.
- It is recommended to avoid using water from public water supplies for dental procedures.
- Hepatitis B, C, and HIV are bloodborne pathogens that can spread from person to person through contact with blood or other bodily fluids.
- Hepatitis B, C, and HIV are bloodborne pathogens that can spread from person to person through contact with blood or other bodily fluids.
- HIV can be transmitted through dental procedures that induce bleeding.
- Engineering controls, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), work practice controls, and safer design, can prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- PPE, including gloves and masks, should be provided to employees and clear instructions for use of universal precautions should be given.
- Employers must provide facilities and instructions for hand washing after removing gloves and for washing skin immediately after contact with blood or infectious materials.
- Contaminated sharps are considered regulated waste and must be discarded in hard-walled containers.
- Contaminated equipment that needs servicing must first be decontaminated or labeled with a bio
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