HLT106 — Dental Infection Ctrl & Safety
This course covers the essential elements and implementation of infection control and occupational safety in a dental office. The student is introduced to the management of hazardous and infectious waste, sterilization equipment procedures, treatment room disinfection, aseptic technique and dental waste, sterilization equipment procedures, treatment room disinfection, aseptic technique, and dental unit water line management. Dental disease transmission and infection prevention are explored.