Regulatory
Agencies
Agencies
oldest dental group
American Dental Association (ADA)
1859
chemicals should be stored
dry, cool, dark place where they are not exposed to physical and chemical substances
how to monitor water quality
1. commercial testing (send samples by mail)
2. in-office test kit
definition
study of people in their work environment and how to prevent injuries
red vs blue in charting
red= to be done
blue= existing
regulates animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products (cell phones, lasers, microwaves, etc.)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
acute vs chronic chemical toxicity
acute= high levels of exposure over a short period
chronic= repeated exposures; generally to lower levels, over a much longer time
harmful bacteria often found in water
Legionella
instrument tray and equipment should be within
normal horizontal reach
How many teeth do children have?
20
prevent work-related illnesses and injuries
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
primary methods of chemical exposure
inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion
occurs when the pressure in the pt's mouth is less than in the evacuator
backflow
3 categories of risk factors that contribute to MSDs
posture, repetition, and force
What are primary teeth called?
decidous
resource for infection control, safety information, and education for oral healthcare
Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)
characteristics of hazardous waste
ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic
why shouldn't we use water heaters for pt's comfort
growth of microorganisms
strain vs sprain
strain= injuries caused by extreme stretching of muscles or ligaments
sprain= injuries cased by sudden twisting or wrenching of a joint
difference between men and women teeth?
men=larger, squared incisally
women=smaller, rounded incisally
what does CDA stand for
dental: California Dental Association
Disney/Pixar: Child Detection Agency :D
3 types of infectious waste
1. blood and blood-soaked materials (even dried blood)
2. pathological waste (ext teeth)
3. sharps
flushing waterlines should be done
for 2 minutes every morning and for 20-30 seconds after each pt
ideal neutral position
weight evenly distributed, feet on footrest, thighs parallel to floor, hips leaned forward, elbows kept close to body,
In Finding Nemo, what files do Bloat and Gurgle argue about?
Hedstrom vs K flex