Infection Control - 12 hrs

Endnotes

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Etiology and Transmission of TB, HIV, CJD, and Hepatitis B,C

Chapter 3: Personnel and Personal Protective Attire

Chapter 4: Surfaces and Waste Disposal

Chapter 5: Chemical Disinfectants

Chapter 6: Steps in Instrument Processing

Chapter 7: Methods of Sterilization

Chapter 8: The Dental Laboratory

Chapter 9: Waterlines

Chapter 10: Ethical and Legal Considerations Regarding AIDS and HIV

Chapter 11: Summary Checklists

Bibliography and Suggested Reading List

Appendices

Internet Resources

Endnotes

Post Examination

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1. Miller, C.H.; Palenik, C.J. Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team. Mosby 1994.
   
   
2. Amendment of Section 1005 of Division 10 Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.
   
   http://www.dbc.ca.gov/order_adopt1005.html
   
   
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for preventing the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Health Care Facilities, 1994.
   
   
4. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/mmwr/mmwr05jun81.pdf
   
   
5. "Can AIDS Be Cured? Research Suggests a Disappointing Answer: Probably Not" Wall Street Journal (04.30.01) Associated Press. In The PreventioNews Mailing List maintained by the National Prevention Information Network (NPIN), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention. April 30, 2001.
   
   
6. OSAP Dental Infection Control and Office Safety Resource Guide 1999.
   
   
7. http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5193.html
   
   
8. OSAP Monthly Focus #1, 2001
   
   
9. OSAP Monthly Focus #6, 1998
   
   
10. US Food and Drug Administration-Center for Devices and Radiological Health Office Of Device Evaluation Division Of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Website
    
    
11. Molinari, J.A.; Molinari, G.E. "Is mouthrinsing before dental procedures worthwhile?" JADA 1992; 123(3): 75-80.
    
    
12. ADA Statement on Backflow Prevention and the Dental Office Adopted by the American Dental Association Board of Trustees, April 24, 1996, and ADA Council on Scientific Affairs, April 21, 1996
    
    
13. Watson, C.M.; Whitehouse, R.L.S. "Possibility of cross-contamination between dental patients by means of the saliva ejector." JADA 1993; 124(4): 77-80.
    
    
14. OSAP Monthly Focus #3, 2000.
    
    
15. Santiago, J et al Mictobial contamination of dental unit waterlines: Short and long term effects of flushing. Gen Dent 1994. 42(6): 528-544.
    
    
16. Bednarsh, H. et al Check your dental unit water IQ. Access Vol. 10, No.9, 1997
    
    
17. OSAP Monthly Focus #12, 1999.
    
    
18. OSAP Position Paper on dental unit waterlines. 2000.
    
    
19. Colonel Shannon E. Mills, DDS. "Dental Waterline Update 2000".June 17, 2000 OSAP Annual Symposium.
    
    
20. OSAP Website: www.osap.org "Suggested Procedures for Dental Offices During Boil-Water Advisories"
    
    
21. Donn, J. Jury rejects man's claim he contracted AIDS from dentist. Feb. 17, 1996. Patriot Ledger
    
    
22. Associated Press "High Court to hear HIV bias case" New York Times 11/25/97
    
    
23. Greenhouse, Linda "Justices, 6-3, Bar Veto of Line Items in Bills; See H.I.V. as Disability" New York Times 6/26/98 P. A1.
    
    
24. ADA Statement on Bragdon Case Brief. www.ada.org
    
    

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