Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Question 1

Issues rules and regulations with which dental offices must comply is

Answer 1

Regulatory Agency

Question 2

Is the dentistry’s resource for infection control and safety

Answer 2

Organization for safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP)

Question 3

Is the leading federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad

Answer 3

CDC

Question 4

The guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care settings 2003 issued by the

Answer 4

CDC

Question 5

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the manufacturing and labeling of

Answer 5

Sterilizers

• Gloves
• Dental Chairs

Question 6

The governmental regulatory agency that ensures the safety and effectiveness of disinfectants used in dentistry.

Answer 6

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Question 7

Set and enforce the standards that employers must follow to provide a safe workplace

Answer 7

OSHA

Question 8

The two most important OSHA standards for dentistry are

Answer 8

• Bloodborne pathogens standard

- Hazard communication standard

Question 9

Is responsible for conducting research making recommendations for the prevention or work-related disease and injury

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Question 10

It is important for a dental assistant to remain educated about all of the infection control and compliance issues related to dentistry; To help keep current with OSHA standards, a dental assistant can:

Answer 10

• Attend dental meeting
• Read professional journals or newsletters
• Find information on the internet
• Become a member of OSAP