• Page ivTable of Contents
  • Page 1Introduction
  • Page 6Infection Control Self-assessment Checklist

  • Page 9Unit One: Fundamentals of Infection Control

    • Page 9Unit One: Fundamentals of Infection Control
    • Page 11Learning Objectives
    • Page 12The Infectious Disease Process: the Chain of Infection
    • Page 13Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette
    • Page 17Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
    • Page 18The Dental Team: Occupational Health and Education
    • Page 21Post-exposure Management Protocols
    • Page 22Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up
    • Page 24Work practice controls for needles and other sharps
    • Page 27Hand Hygiene and Care
    • Page 31Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Page 34Contact Dermatitis and Latex Allergy
    • Page 36Unit One Review Questions
    • Page 37Goal-setting Worksheet

  • Page 39Unit Two: Disinfection and Sterilization

    • Page 39Unit Two: Disinfection and Sterilization
    • Page 41Learning Objectives
    • Page 42Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
    • Page 43When to Clean, Disinfect or Sterilize Patient Care Items
    • Page 49Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces
    • Page 54Disinfection of Dental Prostheses and Impressions
    • Page 55Unit Two Review Questions
    • Page 56Goal-setting Worksheet

  • Page 57Unit Three: Infection Control During Clinical Procedures

    • Page 57Unit Three: Infection Control During Clinical Procedures
    • Page 59Learning Objectives
    • Page 60Infection Control During the Pre-treatment Period
    • Page 62Chairside Infection Control
    • Page 63Infection Control During the Post-treatment Period
    • Page 66Infection Control Procedures During Radiographic Procedures
    • Page 68Infection Control During Patient Care: A Four-stage Process
    • Page 69Unit Three Review Questions
    • Page 70Goal-setting Worksheet

  • Page 71Unit Four: Special Considerations

    • Page 71Unit Four: Special Considerations
    • Page 73Learning Objectives
    • Page 79Unit Four Review Questions
    • Page 80Goal-setting Worksheet
  • Page 81References
  • Page 83Effective Infection Control Continuing Education Exam

  • Page 89Appendices

    • Page 89Appendices
    • Page 91Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions
    • Page 97Appendix B: CDC Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings
    • Page 141Appendix C: CDC Recommendations
    • Page 154Appendix D: Web Resources
    • Page 156Appendix E: Recommended Resources
    • Page 157Appendix F: Glossary
    • Page 159Appendix G: List of Acronyms Used in This Publication
    • Page 160Appendix H: Catalog CE Evaluation Form