DENT 109 Infection Control III

5 credits

Clinical practice designed to advance students’ competence in dental instrument sterilization and infection control procedures, performed under direct supervision of a dentist in private practice, specialty office, or dental clinic.

Prerequisites: DENT 107 and DENT 108 (can also be completed as corequisites)

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

Describe rules and regulations related to
- Attendance
- Attitude
- Professionalism
- Appearance
- Ethical and legal issues
Maintain professional behavior in respect to attendance, attitude, appearance, and dental ethics
Describe, identify, and exhibit communication skills appropriate in the clinical setting (i. e., interaction with dentist, staff, patients, coworkers)
Keep records during the clinical assignments to include procedures and assignments completed
Maintain infection control and aseptic techniques
Sanitize, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and dental equipment
Maintain the sterilization machines
Complete a spore test on the sterilization machine
Properly handle and store sterilized instruments