Disinfectants
Cleaning Protocol
Safety Concepts
Instrumental Class
Important Info
100
Used as a fast-acting surface disinfectant, taking about 3 minutes.
What is Chlorine Dioxide?
100
These must be worn during contact with bioburden and strong cleaners/disinfectants that are harmful to the lungs and skin.
What are utility gloves, masks, and protective eyewear?
100
This must be on the door to the vacuum system as this area is considered contaminated.
What is a biohazard symbol?
100
The classifications of instruments.
What are critical, semi-critical, and non-critical instruments?
100
These should not be worn while transporting the film in the disposable cup to the darkroom.
What are gloves?
200
Chemical/ Sterilant used for cold sterile solution
What is Glutaraldehyde?
200
This technique assures you have high-level disinfection.
What is the spray-wipe-spray technique?
200
These should be worn by the operator while making radiographs.
What are gloves?
200
These only come in contact with intact skin such as the positioning device for the x-rays and mixing spatulas.
What are non-critical instruments?
200
These need to be utilized when possible on all radiology equipment and any surfaces that may become contaminated.
What are protective barriers?
300
It’s not preferred as a surface disinfectant due to its rapid rate of evaporation.
What is alcohol?
300
This is the first step in treatment room processing after dismissing a patient.
What is running all headpieces and air-water syringes for 20-30 seconds?
300
Concept of having all the materials present on the tray.
What is the unit dose concept?
300
These instruments penetrates tissue and bone. They have the highest risk of transmitting disease. These include scalpels, bone files, and scalers.
What are critical instruments?
300
The process in which all life forms are destroyed, even bacterial spores which are the hardest microorganisms to kill.
What is sterilization ?
400
This organization regulates all infectious and biohazardous waste after it leaves the dental office.
What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
400
Take care not to spray disinfectant on these surfaces.
What are electrical switches, x-ray unit switches, computer keyboards or anywhere a liquid may cause an electrical shortage?
400
This requires a source of sterile water to reduce the amount of microorganism introduced into the bloodstream.
What is invasive surgery procedures?
400
These are instruments that come in contact with the oral mucosa but do not penetrate soft tissue or bone. These include mouth mirrors, condensers and composite instruments.
What are semi-critical instruments?
400
This disinfectant is considered to be tuberculocidal.
What are Iodophers?
500
The number and types of variable microorganisms with which an item is contaminated.
What is bioburden?
500
The CDC and OSHA recommend these materials not be used in the chemical setting or sterilization area.
What is fabric and carpet?
500
Removable appliances such as a partial, denture, or orthodontic appliance should be submersed in this ratio dilution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
What is 1:10 ?
500
The instruments are divided into these three categories based on this.
What is the risk of transmitting disease?
500
These are the best resources for helping select the proper cleaning and disinfecting solution for the dental office. (4 organizations)
What are the CDC ( Centers for Disease Control), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention), and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) ?
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