Dental Infection Control (Online Slides)

Learning Objectives

  1. Explain the goal of breaking the chain of infection.
  2. Identify 4 steps in preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
  3. Explain the importance of engineering and work practice controls to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
  4. Describe the post-exposure management wound care plan.
  5. List hand hygiene indications and describe proper techniques.
  6. Describe the protocol for instrument processing cleaning.