Test Flashcards
What disease can dental professionals can be immunized against
Hepatitis B ,measles ,rubella , influenza, mumps, varicella-Zoster
What is epidemiology?
Study of the spread of or transmission of disease
What are 3 bodily fluids of most concern in the dental office?
Blood ,saliva, any other body fluids
OPIM=Other Potentially Infectious Material
What are the artificial mechanisms of escape?
Spatter, aerosol
Microorganism that is capable of causing disease?
Pathogens
Microbes thrive in warm , dark ,moist environment
What microbes are found in the oral cavity?
Bacteria , fungus, viruses
What is an inactive form of a microorganism?
Spore
Why do you wear a surgical mask during a dental operation?
To protect assistant in operators form inhaling aerosols mostly from high speed hand piece
What is it called when you the ability to ward of disease
post resistance
How can microbes spread to a new person?
Direct contact, indirect contact , air Bourne droplets
What do you need to know about spores?
They are difficult to destroy
Concentration means
The More pathogens present the higher the risk
What is caused by viruses
Hep A+B , HIV
What is the main purpose of the infection control program in the dental office
Breaks the cycle of disease, lowers the number of possible pathogens present in the environment
What is a chronic carrier
Someone who has the disease but is not effected by it or show no signs of disease
