National Institute of Health
Government agency, research
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Research + prevention occupational diseases
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Office safety
FDA
Food and drug administration
EPA
Environmental protection agency
OSAP
Organization for safety and asepsis procedures
How can pathogens be transmitted during dental procedures
Airborne
Sepsis
Presence of disease producing microorganisms
Asepsis
Absence of disease producing microorganisms
Clinical contact surfaces
Touch surfaces
Surfaces that have been directly touched
Transfer surfaces
Not directly touched but may be contaminated
Splash, splatter and droplet surfaces
Countertops, walls and floors