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Pathogen |
Microorganisms that are capable of causing disease |
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Asepsis |
The creation of an environment free of pathogens |
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Contamination |
The presence of an infectious agent |
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Sterilization |
All forms of Microorganisms are destroyed |
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Disinfetion |
The process of killing pathogens by physical or chemical means. It does not destroy spores and resistant viruses. |
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Universal precautions |
Set of guidelines established to help prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. All patients are treated as if they are infectious |
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Idiophor |
Solution used as an intermediate level disinfectant agent |
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Glutaraldehyde |
Solution used for high level disinfection and sterilization |
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Direct contact |
First hand contact with a microorganism by actually touching the lesion or microorganism from intraoral dental procedures |
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Indirect contact |
An individual has contacts with a microorganism through means, such as contaminated instruments, supplies, and equipment |
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Sodium hypochlorite |
Common household bleach used in different concentrations for disinfection |
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Tuberculocidal |
Capable of killing the bacteria that causes tuberculosis |
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Anaphylactic shock |
An immediate, severe, sometimes fatal reaction by an individual to specific allergens |
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Ultrasonic unit |
Uses sound waves to clean debris from instruments |
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Sharp container |
Medical waste that is capable of causing a cut or puncture wound |
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Antibodies |
Produce immunity against any foreign substance or pathogen |
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Immunity |
The persons ability to Resist pathogens |
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Anti-microbial |
Microorganism growth inhibitor |
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OSHA |
Occupational safety and health administration. is a regulating body that enforces requirements that employers must protect their employees from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials |
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PPE |
Personal protective equipment. Worn by the dental team to protect against contact with all body fluids |
