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.