OSHA
This agency enforces workplace safety standards in dental offices.
What is OSHA?
This agency provides infection control guidelines for dentistry.
What is the CDC?
This agency regulates environmental hazards related to dentistry.
What is the EPA?
This agency regulates dental drugs and devices.
What is the FDA?
This organization focuses on infection control education in dentistry.
What is OSAP?
OSHA requires a written plan addressing exposure to this hazard.
What are bloodborne pathogens?
CDC guidelines are considered this type of authority.
What is advisory (not regulatory)?
The EPA regulates the disposal of this dental waste.
What is amalgam waste?
Dental instruments and equipment are regulated as this type of product.
What are medical devices?
OSAP is considered this type of agency.
What is an advisory organization?
This OSHA standard covers sharps disposal and exposure incident reporting.
What is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
The CDC recommends these precautions for all patients.
What are standard precautions?
Dental offices must use this device to comply with EPA regulations.
What is an amalgam separator?
The FDA classifies medical devices into this many categories.
What are three classes?
OSAP provides this type of resource for dental professionals.
What are guidelines, training, or educational materials?
OSHA requires this type of training at least annually.
What is bloodborne pathogens training?
This CDC guideline addresses PPE, hand hygiene, and instrument processing.
What are the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings?
The EPA regulates disinfectants as this type of product.
What is a pesticide?
Dental implants fall under this FDA classification.
What is Class II or Class III?
OSAP collaborates closely with this agency on infection control guidance.
What is the CDC?
Failure to comply with OSHA regulations may result in this.
What are fines or citations?
OSHA often uses CDC guidelines to enforce this area of compliance.
What is infection control?
Improper disposal of hazardous waste may lead to this consequence.
What are fines or penalties?
This FDA process monitors dental products after approval.
What is post-market surveillance?
OSAP’s primary mission is to prevent this in dental settings.
What is disease transmission?