Chain of Infection
This refers to how strong a microorganism is in causing disease
Virulence
Transmission through direct contact with blood or saliva
Most critical PPE for preventing contact with blood
Gloves
Kills all microorganisms including spores
Sterilization
OSHA
The amount of microorganisms present is referred to as this
Touching contaminated instruments and then your face
indirect transmission
Must be changed between every patient
Masks and Gloves
Kills most microorganisms but not spores
Disinfection
Agency that provides recommendations (not laws)
CDC
A person unable to resist infection
Susceptible host
Spread through droplets in the air
Airborne Transmission
Hand hygiene must be performed before and after this
Glove use
Most common sterilization method in dentistry
Steam Autoclave
Most important infection control law in dentistry
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Portal of Entry
Large droplets contaminated with blood and saliva
Spatter
Minimum effective alcohol concentration for hand rubs
60-90%
Test used to verify sterilization effectiveness
Spore Testing
Plan required for handling exposure incidents
Exposure Control Plan
This must happen to stop infection from spreading
Breaking on link in the chain of infection
Small particles created by handpieces and scalers
Aerosols
Type of gloves used for cleaning instruments
Utility gloves
Three common sterilization methods
Vaccine required to be offered to employees
Hepatitis B Vaccine