Regulatory and Advisory Agencies in Dental Assisting

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture on regulatory and advisory agencies related to dental assisting.

Regulatory Agencies

Agencies that issue laws and regulations that mandate compliance.

Non-regulatory Agencies

Advisory agencies that issue recommendations.

American Dental Association (ADA)

The professional organization for dentists that updates infection control recommendations periodically.

OSHA Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (BBP)

The key infection control law in dentistry designed to protect employees from occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Part of DHHS that issues recommendations based on sound scientific evidence for infection control in dental settings.

Hepatitis B Immunization Requirements

OSHA requires dentists to offer the HBV vaccination series to all employees who may face exposure.

Employee Medical Records

Confidential records that must be kept for each employee, stored securely, and maintained for the duration of employment plus 30 years.

Hazard Communication Standard

Regulation requiring employers to inform employees about chemicals in the workplace and their hazards.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

A dental research institute of the NIH focused on improving oral, dental, and craniofacial health.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Regulatory agency that protects workers against workplace hazards and establishes protective standards.