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INFECTIOUS DISEASES,INFECTION CONTROL
Some of the emerging diseases of concern are SARS, Flu, Avian Flu, Swine Flu, West Nile Virus, Chikungunya, Dengue, Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, Yellow Fever
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INSPECTION QUESTIONS,OSHA
OSHA inspections are not common in dentistry
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GERMICIDES,INFECTION CONTROL
Rinse-spray-rinse is done for decontaminating regular impressions (not digital impressions)
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WATERLINES,INFECTION CONTROL
Salts, bacteria and endotoxins can be present in dental treatment water systems
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WATERLINES,INFECTION CONTROL
The CDC and ADA have agreed that dental treatment water must not exceed 500 cfu/mL
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES,INFECTION CONTROL
HEV is seen more commonly during pregnancy
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES,INFECTION CONTROL
According to the CDC, all employees should stay home if they are sick, or if they feel sick
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INSTRUMENT-REPROCEESING,INFECTION CONTROL
You should test the ultrasonic machine weekly
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SURFACE BARRIERS,INFECTION CONTROL
The bracket table and electrical switches can us a barrier
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CLINIC SAFETY 7 EMERGENCIES,OSHA
Evacuation or egress during emergencies is not needed for dentistry
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GERMICIDES,INFECTION CONTROL
Surgical Handwash is different from the one for General Dental Purposes
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GENERAL QUESTIONS,INFECTION CONTROL
Fomites show the highest risk in routes of disease transmission
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES,INFECTION CONTROL
TB spread is mainly through droplets, and it is not a concern for dentistry
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CLINIC SAFETY 7 EMERGENCIES,OSHA
Each state may have their own rules on radiation safety
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GENERAL QUESTIONS,INFECTION CONTROL
Sterilization is the highest level of Decontamination
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Security Rule, Risk Management & Risk Analysis,HIPAA
Every clinic must do and document ‘risk analysis and risk management’ periodically
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INSTRUMENT-REPROCEESING,INFECTION CONTROL
You must degas the ultrasonic machine daily