DEA 292 - Microbiology and Infection Control

1. Describe the pioneers in microbiology.
2. Describe KOCH’s Postulates.
3. Identify and explain the five major groups of organisms.
4. Identify the three basic types of bacteria according to their shape.
5. Explain gram stain classification system.
6. Differentiate aerobes anaerobes and facultative aerobes.
7. Compare bacteria with viruses and name diseases caused by each.
8. Discuss viral diseases.
9. Identify the five types of viral hepatitis.
10. Identify methods of HIV transmission and effect of the body.
11. Identify the five types of herpes viruses.
12. Explain the differences between the types of herpes virus including Type I and 2.
13. Discuss bacterial diseases including legionnaires, syphilis, Meth icillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA.
14. Describe the importance of infection control in the dental office.
15. List the routes of infection, the components in the chain of infection and ways to prevent the spread of infection.
16. Describe the types of infection.
17. Describe the recommended guidelines for wearing and removing PPE and describe its purpose.
18. Prepare the dental environment prior to client care.
19. Describe and perform proper hand washing technique.
20. List and describe the various governmental agencies associated with informing, educating and protecting the public.
21. Describe the purpose and scope of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and its importance to dental employees.
22. Describe the types of gloves used in dentistry.
23. Explain the necessary measures to be taken in the event of an accidental exposure.
24. Describe the differences between critical, semi-critical and non-critical items.
25. List the stages of processing contaminated instruments and how these instruments become re-sterilized.
26. Define sterilization and disinfection and differentiate between them.
27. Describe the different methods of sterilization.
28. Describe the rationale and reasons for surface disinfection.
29. Describe and demonstrate the spray-wipe-spray technique for disinfection.
30. Describe the importance of maintaining a hazard communication program and the necessary components.
31. Describe physical, chemical and biological hazards in the dental office.
32. Describe the necessary procedures for handling hazardous materials in the dental office.
33. Describe the necessary record keeping required by the government with regard to staff training.
34. Define the term biofilm and the types of contaminants biofilm most commonly comprises.
35. Describe the current safe water levels determined by federal agencies and the ADA.
36. List and discuss emerging solutions to control waterline biofilms.
37. Relate and describe potential work-related environmental hazards associated with employment in the dental office.