Agencies in Infection control

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Regulates proper disposal and handling of mercury containing materials, sharps and fluoride levels

OSAP (Organization for Safety Asepsis Prevention)

rebranded to ADS

Educates the dental office on infection control and how to use tools

3 E’s: Exposure plan, PPE, sterilization and disinfection

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

regulates workplace hazards: chemical exposure, machine guarding, etc

CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)

monitors new pathogenic trends, provides guidelines on how to prevent infection control

ADAA (American Dental Assistant Association)

promotes quality care and patient protection for the dental assistants

ADA (American Dental Assocation)

evaluates dental products for safety and efficiency

FDA (Food and Drug Administraiton)

regulates a wide range of items: dental devices, water lines, drugs/anesthetics, antibiotics, instruments

makes sure the dental materials are safe for public use… such as fluoride (OTC drug) must meet FDA standards