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Chapter 5-7 DT
infecetion control
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| what does sterilization destroy? | the process of destroying all microoragnisms |
| what is the process of disinfection? | the application of chemicals to kill, reduce or eliminate germs |
| what is an inoculation? | an injection of microorganisms, serums, or toxing into the body |
| natural aquired immunity is when? | a person is infected, produces antibodies, then recovers from that disease |
| artifical aquired immunity is when? | its obtained from an inoculation or vaccination against a disease |
| passive aquired immunity is when? | it results from reciving antibodies from another source, like brest milk, or injections of gamma globulin, antioxidents, or immune serums |
| passive natural aquired immunity is when? | it passes from mother to fetus, within breast milk or congenitally |
| what is circumvallate papillae? | large mushroom shaped papillae on the posterior dorsum area of the tounge |
| caries is refered to as? | DECAY! |
| incipient caries is? | the beggining of decay |
| rampant caries is? | widespread or growing of decay |
| recurrent caries is? | decay occuring under or near repaired margins of tooth restorations |
| arrested caries is? | decay showing no progress or tendencies |
| fissured tongue | deep crack in the center of the tongue, considered developmental cause |
| hairy tongue | black or dark brown projection's resembling hairs arising from the tongue dorsum, maybe cause by medications or drug treatment |
| geographical tongue | flat, irregular, red lesions on the dorsum of the tongue |
| periodontal abscess | originating/ progressing from inflammation on the periodontal tissues |
| oral lesion | altered inflammatory tissue or infected patch of skin caused by infections, hemorrhages and ulcerations. lesions that effect tissues are called caries |
| Herpes | vesicles or watery pimples that burst and crust. also called fever blisters or cold sores when on the lips. cause by a virus |
| Fordyce granules | small yellow spots on the mucous membrane. usually on the soft palate or buccal mucosa |
| apthous ulcers | small painful ulcer within the mouth. also called canker sores |
| trench mouth | highly inflamed and dying gingival tissues. also known as AUNG or Vincent's Disease |
| indirect infection | resulting from improper handling of materials |
| carrier infection | exchange of disease by direct/ indirect contact with an infected human or animal |
| droplet infection | airborne infection from which pathogens are discharged from the mouth or nose through the air and settle on surfaces |
| parenteral entry | piercing of the skin or mucus membrane. also known as "needle prick" |
| contact infection | infection from intimate relationships through saliva, blood or mucus membrane |
| Antibodies | protein substances produced by the body in response to an antigen |
| subject symptoms | evidence of a disease as reported by the patient |
| object symptoms | evidence of a disease tat is reported by someone other then the patient |
| pathology | the study of a disease |
| etiology | the cause of a disease |
| Fungi | some fungi are beneficial some are pathogenic causing thrush, athletes foot and ringworm |
| germicide | substance that kills some germs |
| philtrum | median groove the extends from the upper lip o the tip of the nose |
| commissure | corners of the mouth where the lips meet |
| palpate | to determine the condition of tissue by touching or feeling |
| oral symptoms of AIDS | gingival lesions, thrush, swollen glands, and herpes lesions. there may be signs of Kaposi's sarcoma |
| Kaposi's sarcoma | skin lesion cancer |
| systemic fluoride | fluoride that is taken orally, in the water supply, vitamins or drops |
| topical fluoride | fluoride that is placed on the tooth surface such as liquids, gels, or pastes |
| cariogenic | the start of decay that is caused by the patient's diet, what they eat |
| explain OSHA (occupational safety and health administration) | issues and enforces restrictions and guidelines for infection control, sets standards and regulates conditions for employers to provide safety to their employees |
| explain OSAP (organization for safety and asepsis procedures) | a national organization of professionals that study and suggest for regulations and guidelines for infection control |
| explain CDCP (centers for disease control and protection) | set regulates and issues suggestions for infection control, which are enforced by OSHA |
| explain EPA (environmental protection agency) | regulates and approves materials, equipment, medical devices, and chemicals used in dental practices |
| explain FDA (food and drug administration) | regulates and approves marketing products and solutions used in infection control |
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