Regulatory
Agencies
Agencies
federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion, prevention, and preparedness, with the goal of improving public health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
which containers must be labeled
all containers, especially secondary containers
how to minimize aerosols
using the HVE
most important factors in preventing CTS
frequently resting the hands
how often should you renew your BLS
every 2 years
vaccination highly recommended for dental office employee
Hepatitis B
how should SDS (fka MSDS) be stored
organized in a binder in a place that employees have access to them
community water has the number of waterborne bacteria kept below
500 CFUs per mL
relieve eye strain by
focusing your eyes at a distance for 20 seconds
inflammation of the gums
gingivitis
improve oral, dental, and craniofacial health through research
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
sharps container should be
puncture-resistant, closable, leakproof, and color-coded or labeled with biohazard symbol
2 types of microbial communities found in DUWLs
1. planktonic microbes- found in the water itself
2. biofilm microbes- attached to inside walls of DUWL
stretch for shoulder muscles
shoulder shrugging
sub vs supra
sub= below
supra= above
Difference between regulatory and non-regulatory
regulatory= dental offices must comply
non-regulatory= recommendations that are based on strong scientific evidence and are the standard of care for dentistry
radiographic fixer is considered a hazardous waste because
high silver content
2 examples of where biofilm can be found in one's home
flower vase or pet's water bowl
From the Greek, ergon means?
work
how many bones are in the body
206
involved in regulating waste materials
EPA
how do we prevent accidental needle sticks
single-handed scoop or safety guard
3 ways to reduce bacterial contamination
1. self-container water reservoirs (distilled water attached to chair instead of city's tap water)
2. microfiltration cartridges
3. chemical agents ("shock" the lines)
use of ambidextrous gloves can place excessive tension on
thenar eminence
when and where is the annual CDA convention
Anaheim in May