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Principles & Techniques of Disinfection

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Term
Definition
antiseptic   Substance for killing microorganisms on the skin  
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bioburden   Blood, saliva, and other body fluids  
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broad spectrum   Capable of killing a wide range of microbes  
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Clinical contact surface   Surface touched by contaminated hands, instruments, or spatter during dental treatment  
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disinfectant   Chemical used to reduce or lower the number of microorganisms on inanimate objects  
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environmental surfaces   surface within a dental/healthcare facility that is not directly involved in patient care, but that may become contaminated during the course of treatment  
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fungicidal   A product capable of killing fungi  
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Glutaraldehyde   Solution used for high-level disinfection and sterilization  
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housekeeping surface   Surface that is not contaminated during dental treatment  
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Immersion disinfectant   Used for soaking heat sensitive instruments  
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high-level disinfectant   Hospital disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity  
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intermediate level disinfectant   Liquid disinfectant with EPA registration as a hospital disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity. It is used for disinfecting operatory surfaces.  
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precleaning   Removal of bioburden before disinfection  
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residual activity   Action that continues long after initial application, as with disinfectants  
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reuse life   Time period that a disinfectant should remain effective during use and reuse  
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shelf life   How long a product may be stored before use.  
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single-use items   Items that are used on only one patient and then are thrown away.  
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Sodium hypochlorite   Common household bleach; an effective disinfectant.  
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sporicidal   Capable of killing bacterial spores  
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sterilant   Agent that kills all microorganisms  
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sterilzation   involves destroying all microorganisms, including spores  
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surface barrier   Fluid resistant material used to cover surfaces likely to become contaminated  
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touch surface   Surface directly touched and contaminated during procedures  
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transfer surface   Surface not directly touched but often contacted by contaminated instruments  
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tuberculocidal   Capable of inactivating tuberculosis causing microorganisms  
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virucidal   Capable of killing some viruses  
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