definition of infection control in

dental clinic

By: dr.suzan Hassan

Lecture (1)

All dental health care professionals have a duty of care to their patients that includes the implementation of effective cross-infection control procedures designed to minimize the risk of transmission of pathogenic microorganisms.

Dental healthcare personnel include all members

of the dental team: dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistant , dental laboratory technicians.

Introduction

• The common Infection diseases in dentistry:• Bacteria :Tuberculosis.• Viruses: Hepatitis (B,C,D ),H.I.V,

Measles,Mumps,Herpes.

Infection control: is a required office program that is designed to protect personnel against risks of exposure to infection.

Sterilization : Use of a physical or chemical procedure to destroy all microorganisms including substantial numbers of resistant bacterial spores.

disinfectant : A chemical agent used on inanimate objects to

destroy all recognized pathogenic microorganisms .

Definitions:

to reduce cross contamination.

to minimize risks associated with the transmission of infectious or potentially infectious microorganisms.

The purpose of cross-infection

are a major component of Standard precautions, that essential to protect the skin and the mucous membranes of personnel from exposure to infectious or potentially infectious materials.

• The various barriers are gloves, masks, protective eye wear, surgical head cap .

personal barrier protection:

• ■ Careful handling of sharp instruments and equipment.• ■ The use of rubber dams to minimize blood and saliva• spattering.• ■ Correct hand hygiene techniques.• ■ Appropriate use of protective barriers (e.g. gloves,

masks, protective eyewear, gowns and surface barriers).• ■ Effective decontamination of contaminated surfaces,

instruments and equipment.

Protective steps

• Environment of dental office Ventilation , The recommended fresh air supply rate of ventilation systems should not fall below 5-8 liters per second per occupant. Recycling air conditioning systems are not recommended. Floor Covering: The floor covering should be impervious and non slippery.

• Carpet must be avoided.

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