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Overview of Agency Roles in Dental Infection Control
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Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings

Sharon K. Dickinson, CDA, CDPMA, RDA; Richard D. Bebermeyer, DDS, MBA; Karen Ortolano

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Upon the completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
  • Differentiate between OSHA standards and CDC guidelines as they relate to dental infection control.
  • Outline the objectives and goals in establishing an infection control program in the dental healthcare setting.
  • Differentiate between universal precautions and standard precautions.
  • List infectious diseases relevant to dentistry.
  • Identify and describe methods of disease transmission.
  • Discuss occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens, including prevention, post-exposure management, and prophylaxis.
  • Summarize how to establish and manage an infection control program.
  • Identify infectious hazards in the dental setting.
  • Evaluate the practice setting's infection control program.
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