DENT 108 Infection Control II

5 credits

This course introduces topics on asepsis in the dental office and office policies and procedures with respect to infection control and management of hazardous materials.

Prerequisites: ABED 040 and ABED 046

Corequisites: Can be taken concurrently with DENT 107

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain dental instrument processing
Define surface and dental equipment asepsis
Explain dental unit water asepsis
Define aseptic techniques
Explain dental laboratory and radiographic asepsis
Define waste management in a dental office
Explain why a dental office must have a clinical asepsis protocol
Describe the importance of the occupational safety and health administration
Identify the importance of the management of the office safety program
Explain how chemicals are managed safely in the dental office
List reasons of the importance of employing a fire prevention and emergency action plan