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PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION TRANSMISSION

. AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE OCCURS ONLY IF EACH LINK IS PRESENT ANDIN PROPER SEQUENCE.


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CHAIN OF INFECTION


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Transmission of disease in dentistry could occur

via direct contact, air-borne transmission andcontaminated sharps.

Human are the most important source of the

infection in the dental clinic.

They constitute :i. With overt infections

ii. In the prodromal stage of infections

iii. Healthy carrier of pathogen.


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STANDARD INFECTION CONTROL

Standard infection control procedures are

designed to protect both the health care worker

and the patient from infection with a range of

blood and other body fluid-borne viruses. By assuming everyone is potentially infectious

and by treating all clients in the same way

through following standard procedures, the risk

of infection is reduced.

All patients are considered as reservoirs of

pathogens and can cause transmission of

diseases.


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THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION CONTROL

SHOULD INCLUDE:

isolating the infectious organism, not the person.

assuming everyone has an infectious disease.

all practices, including any protective practices,

should be non-discriminatory;

there should be no testing without informed

consent; and

a commitment to protecting the privacy and

confidentiality of all people using health care

services.


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MODE OF TRANSMISSION


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INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURE IN

DENTISTRY

All health workers and practitioner should

undergo formal education program regarding

infection control procedure.

Written infection control protocol should beavailable for inspection by patients and others.


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A health and safety workplace policy shouldincorporate:

1. Identification of work practices that may put people at risk of

infection.2. Preventive measures:

a. workers at risk should be offered hepatitis A and B vaccinations;b. ensuring that safe work practices are followed.c. providing appropriate protective clothing and equipment; andd. ensuring that all First Aid kits and equipment comply with the

appropriate standards set by jurisdictions.3.A reporting protocol for incidents:

a. all risk incidents reported immediately to management; andb. an accident report form filled out.

This information should be treated as confidential. The employer isresponsible for ensuring that the worker has access to appropriatesupport/medical services, where they can discuss the incident andpossible infection issues.

4. Staff training plan:

a. providing access to the latest information on issues relating toHIV/AIDS and hepatitis in the workplace, and any other appropriatetraining programs.


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PATIENT EVALUATION

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