DTA 1060 - Microbiology and Sterilization

1. Discuss contributions of Leeuwenhock, Pasteur and Koch to microbiology.
2. State the germ theory of disease.
3. List Koch’s postulates and give some circumstances in which they do not apply.
4. Discuss the six general categories of microorganisms.
5. Identify distinguishing characteristics and associated diseased of each.

UNIT #2 MICROORGANISMS, MORPHOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

1. List a function of each structure part of the bacterial cell.
2. Describe the two main shapes of bacteria.
3. Describe how some microorganisms protect themselves against adverse conditions.
4. Identify sources of pathogens utilizing the term reservoir and carrier.
5. Discuss pathogenesis in relation to mechanical injury and toxins (exotoxin and endotoxins).
6. Describe methods utilized to diagnose an infection.
7. Identify 4 measures to prevent microbial infection.

UNIT #3 DISEASE TRANSMISSION

1. State six means of disease transmission in the dental office.
2. List three factors affecting disease-producing capabilities.
3. Describe the precautions taken when treating known infectious patients.
4. Describe the necessary precautions needed for patients with AIDS.
5. Prepare dental instruments and equipment for sterilization.
6. Describe the use of the appropriate system for monitoring sterilization of dental instruments, equipment, and supplies of the Hepatitis/AIDS patient.

UNIT #4 OSHA GUIDELINES FOR PERSONNEL

1. Identify the three job risk categories established by OSHA.
2. Explain the OSHA requirements and guidelines for all staff training.
3. Discuss the standard operations procedures in patient’s medical health history update information.
4. Explain the use of Material Data Sheets.

UNIT #5 INFECTION CONTROL

1. Demonstrate competency in the personal use of protective barriers including uniforms, latex gloves, overgloves, and utility gloves.
2. Explain and demonstrate the proper guidelines for using gloves in the dental office.
3. In the operatory, the student will properly demonstrate the performance of each of the following skills.
   1. hand washing before and after patient.
   2. latex gloves, overgloves, utility gloves.
   3. protective masks, eyewear, face shield.
   4. protective barriers.
4. Explain the necessity of why dental personnel must use mask, eyewear, and/or faceshields in the treatment of patients.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the needs for vaccination against infectious disease such as hepatitis B.

UNIT  #6 STERILIZATION

1. Define sterilization 
2. State the reason why ethylene oxide gas sterilization is not used in the dental office today.
3. Demonstrate competence in the preparation of instruments for sterilization by steam under pressure and dry heat.
4. Identify the preferred means of sterilization for dental instruments and equipment.
5. List the advantages of using the chemical vapor sterilization method.
6. Describe and demonstrate the proper utilization of the autoclave, dry heat sterilizer.
7. Compare the types of monitoring systems for sterilization of dental instruments, equipment, and supplies.

UNIT #7 DISINFECTION

1. Define and differentiate between sterilization and disinfection.
2. Discuss the properties and uses of glutaraldehyde, chorine dioxide, iodophers, synthetic phenol compounds, and quaternary ammonium compounds.
3. Describe the usage of alcohol in the dental office.
4. Prepare chemical agents according to manufacturers instructions.

UNIT #8 OPERATORY CARE

1. Demonstrate competency in operatory cleanup between patients visits, and end of patient visit.
2. Explain the proper handling of the patient chart during and after the treatment is completed and sent back to the receptionist.
3. Explain and demonstrate how bio-hazardous waste is disposed of in the dental office.
4. Describe the special precautions and/or procedure for disinfection of an operatory after treatment of a patient how to dispose of the hazardous waste.
5. Demonstrate the flushing of water lines.

UNIT # 9 THE STERILIZATION AREA

1. Describe the steps in proper cleaning and disinfection in the contaminated section of the sterilization area.
2. Devise ways to avoid direct contact with objects that might be handled or touched in sterilization area.
3. Describe the two major sections of the sterilization area sterilized, and replaced on pre-set trays.

UNIT #10 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS FOR DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION

1. Describe the proper way to disinfect or sterilize the water and air syringe.
2. State the necessary measures one takes in bur care in the dental office.
3. Describe the proper way to care for and maintain dental handpieces.
4. Describe the use of the ultrasonic scalers.
5. Describe the necessary precautions taken when preparing radiographic films for the automatic developer.
6. Demonstrate competency in handling an impression in the treatment room.
7. Identify the preferred means of sterilization or disinfection for dental impressions going to and from the laboratory.
8. Describe the barrier technique used regarding the asepsis in the dental operatory.

UNIT #11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN DENTISTRY

1. Recognize OSHA identified hazardous chemical found in the dental office.
2. Recognize OSHA documentation forms required by the program on the identification of hazardous chemical.
3. Recognize how to follow the standards and guidelines of OSHA for dental office personnel.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the use of Material Data Sheets.
5. Demonstrate the use of sharp containers and the disposal of hazardous waste.