Transcript Introduction to Dentistry

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Introduction to Dental Assisting
Module:
Infection Control
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Module:
Infection Control
Infection
Control
Part A:
Microorganisms
Part B: Diseases
Found in Dentistry
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Module:
Infection Control
Learning Objectives
1. Define the Key Terms.
2. Identify characteristics of viruses.
3. Identify characteristics of bacteria.
4. Define diseases of major concern to the
dental assistant.
5. Explain how the body fights disease.
6. Discuss different immunities and routes of
microorganism exposure.
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Key Terms
• Acquired
Immunodeficiency
Syndrome
• Aerobic
• Anaerobic
• Antibodies
• Antigen
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Bacteria
Erythema
Herpes simplex
Hepatitis
Human
Immunodeficiency
Syndrome
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Key Terms
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Immunity
Microbiology
Pathogens
Rickettsiae
Protozoa
Sporulating
Viruses
Yeasts and Molds
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Part A: Microorganisms
Two groups:
Bacteria groups
Virus groups
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Bacteria
• Characteristics, shape, and diseases caused by
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Protozoa
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Other Microorganisms
Rickettsiae and Viruses
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Part B: Diseases Found in Dentistry
HSV1
HSV2
HBV
HIV
AIDS
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Risks for Acquiring Hepatitis B, HIV,
and AIDS
• Exposure to contaminated blood or body
fluid:
Needle sticks
Needle sharing
Open wounds
Unprotected sex
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Ways the Body Fights Disease
Intact Skin
White Cells
Purulence
Pyogenic
Membrane
Antibodies
Antigens
Infection
Immunity
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Exposure to Microorganisms in the
Dental Environment
Direct
Contact
Indirect
Contact
Inhalation
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Assessment Questions
• Bacteria that require oxygen to live are called?
Aerobic
• Bloodborne diseases of concern in the dental
environment are?
HBV, HIV, and AIDS
• Routes of microorganism exposure in the dental
office are?
Direct contact, indirect contact, and
inhalation
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Summary of Module
• Key Terms
• Microorganisms
• Diseases found in dentistry
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