Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines - Applies to Dentists & Certified Dental Assistants

Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines Applies to Dentists & Certified Dental Assistants The British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) was created on September 1, 2022 through the amalgamation of four health regulatory colleges: the College of Dental Hygienists of BC, the College of Dental Surgeons of BC, the College of Dental Technicians of BC, and the College of Denturi. [...] Dental Professionals The development of the Infection Prevention and Control This document is intended to serve as a “living d ocument” Guidelines has been a collaborative project between the that will be updated over time to reflect changes called College of Dental Hygienists of BC and the College of for as a result of research and developments in the field Dental Surgeons of BC. [...] 6 Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines – College of Dental Surgeons of BC Purpose of the Document Professional and Regulatory Considerations Dentists have an obligation to maintain the p rocedures, and that the necessary supplies and standards of practice of the profession and, equipment are available, fully operational, up-to- a ccordingly, must ensure that recommended date and routinely m. [...] have an ethical duty to maintain a safe and healthy DHCPs must maintain current knowledge of office environment for both patients and staff, and infection prevention and control procedures, to adhere to all rules and regulations related to the and apply and maintain them appropriately and operation of a dental practice, including workplace c onsistently. [...] The risk of transmission of microorganisms will When should hand hygiene occur and with vary, depending on the type of dental procedure what type of product? to be performed and the likelihood of exposure Hand hygiene should be performed by washing to blood, body fluids and secretions, mucous with plain or antimicrobial soap and running membranes and non-intact skin.