Dental Facilities

OSHA ETS update

The Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP) team is committed to supporting many different healthcare providers in their infection control needs. We are happy to provide resources for dental facilities that relate to infection control and prevention. The following resources have been collected to help support dental facilities in providing the most up to date and accurate information regarding infection control.

If your facility is looking for information specifically related to COVID-19 and dentistry, please visit the COVID-19 specific page on the ICAP website here.

Links to the Mouthy I.P. Podcasts

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mouthy-ip/id1573465413

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2evXIrvZFiZFP2VZBq9cVK?si=DVhPEewJSL2xXIrDi0Y2Bg&dl_branch=1

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9waW5lY2FzdC5jb20vZmVlZC90aGUtbW91dGh5LWlw

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bc794ab-59af-4bbe-a8df-6a72309fa024/THE-MOUTHY-IP

Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-mouthy-ip-1955086

The Mouthy I.P. Podcast Key Takeaway Documents

Episode 1 Double Masking 6.21.21

Episode 2 Outbreak Mythbusting 7.8.21

Episode 3 Sterilization 7.19.21

Episode 4 Employee Health Vaccination 8.3.21

Episode 5 Laundry Talk 8.13.21

Episode 6 Anesthetic Carpule Use 9.3.21

Episode 7 Wet Packs 9.17.21

Covid-19 Respirator Info

Updated Guidance for use of Respirators in Healthcare Settings

Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators (CDC)

Respirator Extended Use (CDC)

N95 Extended Use Storage

Healthcare Respiratory Protection Resources and Training (CDC)

Interim Covid-19 Guidance

Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic (CDC)

ADA Return To Work Toolkit

Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Donning and Doffing PPE

Training Modules: Basic Expectations for Safe Care (CDC)

CDC Infection Control Recommendations

CDC MMWR: Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings – 2003

Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care

Dental Unit Water Quality

CDC Dental Check App

OSHA Regulations

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Needlestick Prevention

Respiratory Protection Program Guidelines

Respiratory Protection Manual

Dental Respiratory Protection Plan Template

Dental Healthcare Setting Tools

COVID-19 Dental Patient Screening Tool

Infection Prevention Checklist for Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care

Infection Control Considerations for Dental Services in Sites Using Portable Equipment or Mobile Vans

Ambulatory Surgical Center Infection Control Surveyor Worksheet

Workbook for Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Sharps Injury Prevention Program

Precious Drugs & Scary Bugs: Antibiotic Stewardship Toolkit for Dental Providers

Dental Healthcare Infection Control Training Modules (CDC)

MODULE 1 —Introduction; IC in Dental Settings – Basic Expectations for Safe Care Training Modules

MODULE 2 – Hand Hygiene; IC in Dental Settings – Basic Expectations for Safe Care Training Modules

MODULE 3 – Personal Protective Equipment; IC in Dental Settings – Basic Expectations for Safe Care Training Modules

MODULE 4 – Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette; IC in Dental Settings – Basic Expectations for Safe Care Training Modules

MODULE 5 – Sharps Safety; IC in Dental Settings – Basic Expectations for Safe Care Training Modules

MODULE 6 – Safe Injection Practice; IC in Dental Settings – Basic Expectations for Safe Care Training Modules

MODULE 7 – Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-Care Items and Devices; IC in Dental Settings – Basic Expectations for Safe Care Training Modules

MODULE 8 – Environmental Infection Prevention and Control; IC in Dental Settings – Basic Expectations for Safe Care Training Modules

MODULE 9 – Dental Unit Water Quality; IC in Dental Settings – Basic Expectations for Safe Care Training Modules

MODULE 10 – Program Evaluation; IC in Dental Settings – Basic Expectations for Safe Care Training Modules

Page last reviewed: September 27, 2021