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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to complete the following learning outcomes per category:
Classification, Structure, and Behavior of Pathogenic Microbes
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Describe the different classifications of microorganisms and identify the structure of each.
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Modes of Disease Transmission
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Identify the modes of disease transmission and procedures required to prevent and/or minimize the transmission of disease in the dental office.
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Explain the relationship between disease and host resistance.
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Body Defense and Immunity
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Discuss the concept of normal flora and portions of the body supporting a normal flora.
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Identify and discuss specific and nonspecific internal defense mechanisms.
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Differentiate between innate and acquired immunity.
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Describe the allergic immune response.
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Identify the role of S. mutants and Lactobacilli in dental caries.
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Describe the clinical presentation of acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) and the microorganisms in adult periodontal disease.
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Differentiate between oral bacterial systemic disease with oral manifestations to include tuberculosis, syphilis, gonorrhea, and candidiasis.
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Differentiate between viral systemic diseases to include herpes viruses, hepatitis, and AIDS.
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Infection Control Procedures in Accordance with CDC Recommendations and OSHA Guidelines
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Demonstrate aseptic condition environment maintenance for dental operating equipment, clinical areas, and storage areas.
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Differentiate between sanitization, infection, and sterilization.
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Demonstrate cross-contamination and prevention disease-transmission prevention methods at chairside by using hygiene and barrier techniques.
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Demonstrate the appropriate method of disinfection/sanitization for dental instruments, equipment, and supplies.
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Demonstrate the appropriate methods of sterilization for dental instruments and supplies.
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Store all instruments providing asepsis.
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Demonstrate surgical scrub performance techniques.
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Describe the use of vaccination for the prevention of Hepatitis B.
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Identify and describe the Centers for Disease control and American Dental Association guidelines for infection control in the dental office.
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Describe the role of OSHA in enforcing these infection control procedures.
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Demonstrate infection control procedures according to the Centers for Disease Control and American Dental Association guidelines in the dental environment.
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