Personal Barriers
1) Gown
2) Masks
3) Eye wear
4) Gloves
What's the proper order for donning PPE?
This is used on a patient to protect the employee.
Who do mouth rinses protect?
fluid resistant barriers
According to the CDC what is the most effective barrier?
In the beginning of the day.
Patients with latex allergies should be seen at what time?
Alcohol based hand rubs.
What kind of hand rub should you utilize?
Latex Allergy
Why must vinyl gloves be available?
Dental dams, mouth rinses, and the HVE.
What are the three types of patient barriers?
The FDA regulates this item.
Who regulates surface barriers?
This is a skin irritant but not an allergy.
What is irritant dermatitis?
A plastic or wooden stick.
What tool would you utilize to clean underneath your fingernails?
Cornea Damage
When using the curing light, what is the orange shield protecting us from?
This dental tool protects the employee from direct contact with body fluids.
What is a dental dam?
Paper liner
What surface barrier is the least effective?
Patients who are allergic to latex should be kept away from this item.
Dental Dams
Less than 1/4" long
Majority of microorganisms are found under the nails. What length does the CDC indicate nails should be kept at?
To prevent objects such as amalgam,gold,and tooth fragments from getting into the eye
Why is it important to wear eyewear?
You should expose putting your fingers in your mouth when doing this procedure.
During tissue retraction what should you avoid when suctioning?
Remove barriers, remove PPE, wash hands, and replace surface barriers.
What are the steps in order to remove barriers?
This government agency made a ruling that no gloves should be made with powder.
The FDA
Have a broad spectrum, be fast acting, and have a residual effect.
A recommended antimicrobial agent should include?
A paper towel, forceps, or gauze.
What can be used in place of overgloves?
12% chlorhexidine gluconate.
What is the chemical makeup for a mouth rinse?
This item eliminates damage to equipment and surfaces caused by the disinfectant.
The cost of disposable coverings may be expensive but they eliminate what?
Avocado, banana, kiwi, and nuts.
People allergic to latex will also be allergic to what foods?
Petroleum Jelly
What chemical mixture in some lotions would break down latex?