Study Materials
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Infection Control
Infection control protects patients and the dental team by breaking the chain that lets microorganisms move from one host to another. This chapter covers standard precautions, personal protective equipment, instrument processing, sterilization monitoring, and the federal bloodborne pathogen rules that govern a dental office.
Radiation Safety
Dental x-rays are a form of ionizing radiation that can damage living cells, so every exposure must be justified and kept as small as possible. This chapter covers how x-rays are produced, how radiation affects tissue, and the specific steps that protect the operator and the patient.
Radiographic Technique
A diagnostic radiograph depends on where the receptor sits, where the beam points, and how the image is processed. This chapter covers the paralleling and bisecting techniques, receptor placement by region, angulation, the classic errors and what causes each one, and quality assurance.
Patient Safety and Law
Beyond clinical skill, a dental assistant works inside a framework of federal guidelines, privacy law, state practice acts, and emergency preparedness. This chapter covers the CDC recommendations for dental settings, HIPAA, records and consent, scope of practice, medical emergencies, and hazard communication.
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