Chapters 22, 23, 24

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American Dental Hygienist's Assoc. (ADHA)

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The professional org. for dental hygienists

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American Dental Ass. Assoc. (ADAA)

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The professional organization for dental assistants in the United States.

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American Dental Assoc. (ADA)

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The professional organization for dentists.

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Centers for disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

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Federal agency that is non regulatory and that issues recommendations on health and safety

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Federal regulatory agency whose responsibility it is to protect and restore the environment and public health through environmental laws.

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Food and Drug Adm. (FDA)

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Federal regulatory agency that regulates food, drugs, medical devices, animal feed, drugs, cosmetics and radiation emitting products (cell phones, lasers, microwaves, etc)

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National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)

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Federal agency that is non regulatory and provides national and worldwide leadership to prevent work related illness & injuries.

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National Institute of Dental & Cranofacial Research ( NIDCR)

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Federal agency whose mission is to improve oral, dental and cranofacial health through research, research training, and the dissemination of health information.

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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One of the world's foremost research centers.

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OSHA

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Federal regulatory agency whose mission is to ensure the safety and health of America's workers by setting & enforcing standards.

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What is the main difference between a recommendation & a regulation?

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Regulations must be followed or the office will be punished by laws. Recommendations are from the non regulatory agencies.

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What is OSAP?

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The premier infection control agency in the United States

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What is the primary role of the CDC in dentistry?

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Infection control

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What is the primary role of the FDA in dentistry?

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The must approve cleaners, PPEs

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Acute Exposure

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High levels of exposure over a short period

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Chemical Inventory

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Comprehensive list of every product used in the office that contains chemicals.

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Chronic exposure

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Repeated exposures, generally to lower levels, over a long time.

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Contaminated Waste

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Items such as a gloves & patient napkins that may contain the potentially infectious body fluids of patients.

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Hazard Communication Standard (OSHA)

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Occupational Safety & Health Admin. standard regarding employees "right to know" about chemicals in the workplace.

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Hazardous Waste

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Waste that poses a risk to humans or the environment.

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Infectious Waste

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Waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease.

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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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Form that provides health and safety information regarding materials that contain chemicals.

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Regulated Waste

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Infectious waste that requires special handling, neutralization and disposal.

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Toxic Waste

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Waste that can have a poisonous effect

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What types of health consequences could develop as a result of exposure to chemicals?

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Dizziness, fainting, headache, nausea, liver disease & brain disorders.

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Why is it important for dental assistants to understand how to handle chemicals?

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Because they can harm you

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What are the 3 primary methods of chemical exposure?

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1. Inhalation 2. Skin Contact 3. Ingestion

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What is the difference between acute & chronic chemical exposure?

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Acute= Immediate effects Chronic= long term effects.

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What are 4 methods of personal protection against chemical exposure?

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1. Hand protection 2. Eye protection 3. Protective clothing 4. Inhalation protection

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What are the OSHA requirements regarding and eyewash unit?

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Must be in every workplace where chemicals are used.

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What could be the effects of exposure to radiographic processing solutions kept in a poorly ventilated area?

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They can cause contact dermatits, irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and respiratory system.

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In general, how should chemicals be stored?

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In a dry, cool dark place where they are not exposed to direct sunlight.

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In general, how are chemicals determined to be hazardous?

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They are, ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic and listed by the EPA as hazardous

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What is another name for the Hazard Communication Standard?

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"Employee Right to Know law"

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What chemicals must be included in the chemical inventory ?

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All chemicals used in the workplace

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What is an MSDS?

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Material Safety Data Sheets

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What materials are exempt from labeling requirements ?

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Tobacco, wood, food, drugs and first aid materials

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Which employees must receive training about hazardous chemicals?

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All employees

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How long must training records be kept on file?

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At least 5 years

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What are 3 examples of regulated waste?

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Disposable needles, scapel blades, Disposable dental burs.

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Why is a X-ray fixer considered to be toxic?

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Because of its high silver content

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Anti retraction Device

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A mechanism that prevents entry of fluids & microorganisms into waterline as a result of negative water pressure; also called "suck back"

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Biofilm

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Slime producing bacterial communities that may also harbor fungi, algae and protoza.

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Colony Forming Units (CFUs)

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A number of separable cells on the surface of a semisolid agar medium that create a visible colony.

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Dental Unite Waterline (DUWL)

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Small bore tubing usually made of plastic, used to deliver dental treatment water through a dental unit.

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Heterotrophic Bacteria

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Bacteria that use organic carbon as a source of nutrients, protozoa, fungi and most bacteria fall into this category.

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Immunocompromised

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Having an immune system that is weakened.

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Legionella

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Genus of bacteria responsible for the disease legionellosis

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Microfiltration

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Use of membrane filters to trap microorganisms suspended in water.

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Planktonic

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Describes bacteria that are freely floating in water.

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Self contained Water Reservoir

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Container attached to a dental unit that is used to hold and supply water or other solutions to hand pieces and air water syringes.