MDA Chapter 22 Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

States that administer their own OSHA program must meet or exceed federal OSHA standards

Which of the following is true regarding OSHA regulation of individual states?

CDC

The non regulatory agency that issues recommendations based on strong scientific evidence that form the standard of care for dentistry is the

OSAP

The premier infection-control education organization in dentistry is the

FDA

The agency that approves medical and dental devices for marketing in the United States is the

reviewing the manufacturers' antimicrobial claims to ensure that they are supported by scientific evidence

The EPA is responsible for

Bloodborne pathogen standard and hazard communication standard

The OSHA standards related to dentistry include

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The primary federal agency that is part of the U.S department of Health and Human Services and that conducts and supports medical research is the

when an employee or patient complaint is made

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections occur

EPA

The governmental regulatory agency that ensures the safety and effectiveness of disinfectants associated with dentistry is the

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

Which of the following is the dental research institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)?

regulatory

_______ agencies issue rules and regulations.
regulatory or advisory (non regulatory)

Nonregulatory

_______ agencies issue recommendations that are based on strong scientific evidence and are the standard care for dentistry today.

ADA

The national profesional organization for dentists.
Largest and oldest national dental associations.

No, it is voluntary, but it is an important symbol of a dental products safety and effectiveness.

Is the ADA seal of approval mandatory?

ADAA

The oldest, largest group that represents professional dental assistants.

CDAA
Canadian Dental Assistants Association

Name the association in Canada that operates under similar principles with professional dental assistants

education, registration and certification for dental-assisting professionals

What does the ADAA encourage?

OSAP
Organization for safety, asepsis and prevention

Not-for-profit organization composed of dentists, hygienists, assistants government reps, dental manufacturers that are dentistry's resource for infection control and safety

CDC
Centers for disease control and prevention

What agency bases its public health recommendations on scientific data of the highest quality?
Also recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad

FDA
Food and drug administration

Regulatory agency that must approve sterilizers, biologic and chemical indicators, ultrasonic cleaners and clearing solutions, marks, gloves, eyewear, handpicks and instrument. Also regulates antimicrobial hand washing products

EPA
Environmental Protection Agency

Regulatory agency that is associated with dentistry in ensuring safety and effectiveness of disinfectants.
Also involved in regulating waste materials.

OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Regulatory agency that is responsible to ensure the safety and health of american workers.
Agency sets and enforces protective standards that employees MUST follow.