Chapter 22: Regulatory and Advisory Agencies
What is the main difference between a recommendation and a regulation?
A recommendation is not enforceable, whereas a regulation is enforceable.
The _______ is the professional organization for dentists.
ADA
The federal nonregulatory agency that issues recommendations on health and safety is the ________.
CDC
What does CDC stand for?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The ______ is the federal regulatory agency that deals with issues of concern to the environment or public safety.
EPA
What does EPA stand for?
Environmental Protection Agency
The __________ is a federal regulatory agency that is concerned with the regulation of sterilization equipment.
FDA
What does FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
__________ is the federal agency that is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury.
NIOSH
What does NIOSH stand for?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
What does NIDCR stand for?
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
What does NIH stand for?
National Institutes of Health
__________ is the premier resource for safety and infection prevention information in dentistry.
OSAP
The federal regulatory agency that enforces regulations that pertain to employee safety is _________.
OSHA
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSAP stand for?
Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention
What is OSAP?
Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting infection control and science-based health and safety policies and practices.
The _______ is the main federal agency responsible for public health in Canada.
PHAC
What is the primary role of the NIH?
conducting and supporting medical research.
What is the primary role of OSHA in dentistry?
ensure a safe work environment.
What is the primary role of the EPA in dentistry?
regulating and registering disinfectants.
What is the responsibility of the PHAC?
the main Canadian agency responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries and infectious diseases, and preparing for and responding to public health emergencies.
What is the primary role of the FDA in dentistry?
the regulation of dental devices.
What is the primary role of the CDC in dentistry?
to make recommendations for infection control.
What is the primary role of the NIDCR?
to promote the general health of the American people by improving their oral, dental, and craniofacial health.
