1. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1 PowerPoint ® Presentation for Introduction to Dental Assisting Module: Infection Control

2. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2 Module: Infection Control Infection Control Part A: Microorganisms Part B: Diseases Found in Dentistry

3. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 Module: Infection Control Learning Objectives 1. Define the Key Terms. 2. Identify characteristics of viruses. 3. Identify characteristics of bacteria. 4. Define diseases of major concern to the dental assistant. 5. Explain how the body fights disease. 6. Discuss different immunities and routes of microorganism exposure.

4. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4 Key Terms Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Aerobic Anaerobic Antibodies Antigen Bacteria Erythema Herpes simplex Hepatitis Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome

5. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5 Key Terms Immunity Microbiology Pathogens Rickettsiae Protozoa Sporulating Viruses Yeasts and Molds

6. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6 Part A: Microorganisms Two groups: Bacteria groupsVirus groups

7. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7 Bacteria Characteristics, shape, and diseases caused by

8. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8 Protozoa

9. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9 Other Microorganisms Rickettsiae and Viruses

10. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10 Part B: Diseases Found in Dentistry HSV1HSV2 HIVHBV AIDS

11. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11 Risks for Acquiring Hepatitis B, HIV, and AIDS Exposure to contaminated blood or body fluid: Needle sticks Needle sharing Open wounds Unprotected sex

12. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12 Ways the Body Fights Disease Intact SkinWhite CellsPurulence Pyogenic Membrane Antibodies Infection Antigens Immunity

13. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 13 Exposure to Microorganisms in the Dental Environment Direct Contact Inhalation Indirect Contact

14. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 14 Assessment Questions Bacteria that require oxygen to live are called? Aerobic Bloodborne diseases of concern in the dental environment are? HBV, HIV, and AIDS Routes of microorganism exposure in the dental office are? Direct contact, indirect contact, and inhalation

15. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 15 Summary of Module Key Terms Microorganisms Diseases found in dentistry