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rev.08/05/03 DEN 105 – Microbiology and Infection Control |
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Course
Description |
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Introduces fundamental
microbiology and infection control techniques. Topics include: classification, structure, and behavior of
pathogenic microbes; mode of disease transmission; body’s defense and
immunity; infectious diseases; and infection control procedures in accordance
with CDC recommendations and OSHA guidelines |
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Competency Areas |
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Classification, Structure, and Behavior of Pathogenic
Microorganisms |
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Modes of Disease Transmission |
D. Lab |
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Body Defense and Immunity |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Infectious Diseases of Concern |
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Infection Control Procedures in accordance with CDC
recommendations and OSHA guidelines |
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Prerequisite: |
Program admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the
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CLASSIFICATION, STRUCTURE,
AND BEHAVIOR OF PATHOGENIC MICROBES |
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Classes of
Microorganisms |
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Describe the
different classifications of microorganisms and identify the structure of
each |
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MODE OF DISEASE TRANSMISSION |
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Disease
Transmission |
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Identify the modes of disease transmission and procedures
required to prevent and/or minimize the transmission of disease in the dental
office |
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Human Resistance |
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Explain the relationship between disease and host
resistance |
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BODY’S DEFENSE AND IMMUNITY |
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Immunity |
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Discuss the concept of normal flora and portions of the
body supporting a normal flora |
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Identify and discuss specific and nonspecific internal
defense mechanisms |
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES |
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Differentiate between innate and acquired immunity |
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Describe the allergic immune response. |
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Hard tissue disorder |
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Identify the role of S. mutants and Lactobacilli in dental
caries. |
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Soft tissue disorder |
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Describe acute and chronic gingivitis and the predominant microorganisms
though to be important in its initiation. |
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Secondary system disorders |
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Describe the clinical
presentation of acute necrotizing
ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) and the microorganisms in adult periodontal disease. |
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Differentiate between oral bacterial systemic disease with
oral manifestations to include tuberculosis, syphilis, gonorrhea, candidiasis |
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Differentiate between viral
systemic diseases to include herpes viruses, hepatitis, AIDS. |
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INFECTIOUS CONTROL
PROCEDURES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CDC, |
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Demonstrate aseptic condition
environment maintenance for dental operating equipment, clinical areas, and
storage areas. |
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Differentiate between
sanitization, infection, and sterilization. |
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Demonstrate cross-contamination
and prevention disease-transmission prevention methods at chairside by using
hygiene and barrier techniques. |
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Demonstrate antiseptic and
germicidal agent preparation. |
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Demonstrate the appropriate method
of disinfection/sanitization for dental instruments, equipment, and supplies. |
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Demonstrate the appropriate
methods of sterilization for dental instruments and supplies. |
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Store all instruments providing
asepsis |
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Demonstrate surgical scrub
performance techniques |
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Describe the use of vaccination
for the prevention of Hepatitis B. |
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Identify and describe the Centers for Disease Control and American Dental
Association guidelines for infection control in the dental office |
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Describe the role of OSHA in enforcing these infection
control procedures. |
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Demonstrate infection control procedures according to the
Centers for Disease Control and American Dental Association guidelines in the
dental environment. |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Ehrlich, A. (1988). Fundamentals III.
Leimone, C. A., & Earl, E. M. (1988). Dental assisting: Basic and dental sciences.
Torres, H. O., & Ehrlich A. (2002). Modern dental assisting (7th Ed.).
Audiovisuals
The following title(s) are
available from:
American Dental Association
Oral sepsis [16mm File].
National Audiovisual Center
Prevention of cross contamination [Videotape].
What if the patient has AIDS? [Videotape].
What if saliva were red? [Videotape].