Chapter 22 Dental Assisting

What is the primary role of the NIDCR?

Dental research Institute of NIH. Promote general health of American people.

What is the primary role of OSHA in dentistry?

Ensure the safety and health of America's workers.

What is the primary role of the EPA in dentistry?

Ensuring the safety and effectiveness of disinfectants.

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

The main federal agency responsible for public health in Canada

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Federal agency that is non-regulatory and that issues recommendations on health and safety

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Federal regulatory agency responsible for protecting and restoring the environment and public health through environmental laws

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Federal regulatory agency that regulates food, drugs, medical devices, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products (cell phones, lasers, microwaves, etc.)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Federal regulatory agency with the mission to ensure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards

What is 0SAP?

Organization for safety, Asepsis and Prevention. /Dentistry's resource for infection control and safety.

What is the primary role of the CDC in dentistry?

Lead Federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad.

What is the primary role of the NIH?

Primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Scientist investigate ways to prevent disease.

What is the main difference between a recommendation and a regulation?

Recommendation is not enforceable, regulation is enforceable

What is the primary role of the FDA in dentistry?

Regulates manufacturing and labeling of medical devices. Must approve of everything used in dental office on patients.

What is the responsibility of the PHAC?

Responsible for public health.