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Chapter 15
Infection Control
and the Dental Radiographer
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Dental Radiography
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What is the rationale for infection control?
What infection control procedures are necessary
before, during, and after x-ray exposure?
What infection control procedures are necessary
for processing?
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Dental Radiography
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Chapter 15 Reading:
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Iannucci & Howerton (pp. 140-150)
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Dental Radiography
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Chapter 15 Outline
Infection Control and the Dental
Radiographer
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Infection control basics
Guidelines for infection control practices
Infection control in dental radiography
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Infection Control
and the Dental Radiographer
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Infectious diseases present a significant
hazard in the dental environment.
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Infection control protocols are used in dentistry to
minimize the potential for disease transmission.
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Infection Control Basics
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Rationale for Infection Control
Infection Control Terminology
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Rationale for Infection Control
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Iannucci & Howerton (p. 141)
To prevent the transmission of infectious
diseases
May be transmitted from:
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Patient to dental professional
Dental professional to patient
Patient to patient
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Pathogen
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A microorganism capable of causing disease
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Infection Control Terminology
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Iannucci & Howerton (p. 141)
Antiseptic
Asepsis
Bloodborne pathogen
Disinfect
Disinfection
Exposure incident
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Infection Control Terminology
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Infectious waste
Occupational exposure
Parenteral exposure
Sharp
Sterilize
Sterilization
Universal precautions
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Guidelines for Infection Control Practices
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Iannucci & Howerton (pp. 141-142)
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Protective Attire and Barrier Techniques
Hand Hygiene and Care of Hands
Sterilization and Disinfection of Instruments
Cleaning and Disinfection of Dental Unit and
Environmental Surfaces
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Iannucci & Howerton (p. 142)
Protective clothing
Gloves
Masks and protective eyewear
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Hand Hygiene and Care of Hands
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Hand hygiene
Care of hands
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Sterilization and Disinfection
of Instruments
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Iannucci & Howerton (p. 142-143)
Critical instruments
Semicritical instruments
Noncritical instruments
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Cleaning and Disinfection of Dental
Unit and Environmental Surfaces
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Iannucci & Howerton (p. 143)
Intermediate-level disinfectants
Low-level disinfectants
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Infection Control in Dental Radiography
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Iannucci & Howerton (pp. 142-144)
(Box 15-1) (Box 15-2)
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Infection Control Procedures Used Before
Exposure
Infection Control Procedures Used During
Exposure
Infection Control Procedures Used After
Exposure
Infection Control Procedures Used for
Processing
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Infection Control Procedures
Used Before Exposure
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Preparation of the treatment area
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X-ray machine
Dental chair
Work area
Lead apron
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Infection Control Procedures
Used Before Exposure
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Iannucci & Howerton (pp. 143, 145) (Fig. 15-1)
Preparation of supplies and equipment
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Film
Digital sensors
Beam alignment devices
Miscellaneous items
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Infection Control Procedures
Used Before Exposure
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Preparation of the patient
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Chair adjustment
 Headrest adjustment
 Lead apron
 Miscellaneous objects
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Infection Control Procedures
Used Before Exposure
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Preparation of the dental radiographer
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Handwashing
 Gloves
 Mask and eyewear
 Beam alignment devices
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Infection Control Procedures
Used During Exposure
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Iannucci & Howerton (p. 146)
Drying of exposed receptors
Collection of exposed receptors
Beam alignment devices
Interruptions during exposure
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Infection Control Procedures
Used After Exposure
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Iannucci & Howerton (p. 146)
Disposal of contaminated items
Beam alignment devices
Handwashing
Lead apron removal
Surface disinfection
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Infection Control Procedures
Used for Processing
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Iannucci & Howerton (pp. 146-148) (Figs. 15-4,
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Film transport
Darkroom supplies
Film handling with and without barrier
envelopes
Disinfection of darkroom
Daylight loader procedures
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