| (ii) Utilize regulations in the OSHA/CDC Hazard Communication
Standard.
(B) Identify infectious diseases in the dental setting
and available immunizations.
(C) Prevent cross-contamination and disease transmission
in the dental setting.
(i) Perform proper hand washing.
(ii) Use disposable items whenever possible.
(iii) Utilize barrier techniques and personal protective
equipment (PPE).
(D) Perform disinfection procedures.
(i) Select appropriate PPE.
(ii) Select, prepare and use chemical agents following
manufacturer's directions.
(iii) Prepare surfaces for disinfection.
(iv) Disinfect the treatment room, darkroom, instrument
processing area, and all associated equipment.
(E) Perform sterilization procedures.
(i) Select appropriate PPE.
(ii) Prepare dental instruments and equipment for sterilization.
(iii) Apply appropriate method for sterilization of
dental instruments, equipment and supplies.
(iv) Label and store all instruments properly.
(v) Monitor effectiveness of sterilization process
for dental instruments, equipment and supplies.
(F) Maintain infection control of dental unit and equipment.
(G) Practice safety measures when handling all hazardous
materials.
(i) Identify and dispose of biohazardous waste.
(ii) Identify and dispose of non-regulated waste.
(iii) Identify and manage potential chemical and physical
hazards in accordance with MSDS sheets.
(H) Practice infection control in handling and transporting
dental items.
(i) Select appropriate PPE.
(ii) Identify conditions for potential cross-contamination.
(iii) Select and apply appropriate disinfectant.
(iv) Label biohazardous material.
(I) Utilize and maintain a quality assurance program
for infection control throughout the dental setting.
(3) Jurisprudence. At the end of this course of instruction,
the student should be able to:
(A) State the mission, philosophy and composition of
the State Board of Dental Examiners.
(B) Differentiate between the Texas Occupations Code
and the rules of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
(C) Comply with Texas law and the rules of the State
Board of Dental Examiners as they relate to dental assistant duties.
(i) This subsection as well as subsections (j) and
(k) of this section apply to certificates issued on or after September
1, 2009. A dental assistant who holds a certificate of registration
issued under this chapter shall display the person's current certificate
of registration in each office in which the person makes dental x-rays.
If the person makes dental x-rays at more than one location, the person
may display a duplicate of the original registration certificate obtained
from the Board on payment of a duplicate certificate fee set by the
Board.
(j) A dental assistant who holds a certificate of registration
issued under this chapter shall timely notify the Board of:
(1) any change of address of the registrant's place
of business;
(2) any change of the registrant's employer; and
(3) any change of the registrant's mailing address.
(k) The Board may issue a registration to a dental
assistant applicant who is a Military service member, Military veteran,
or Military spouse in compliance with §101.6 of this title (relating
to Dental Licensing for Military Service Members, Military Veterans
and Military Spouses).
(l) An applicant for registration is ineligible if
they are in violation of a board order at the time of application.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §114.2 adopted to be effective May 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 4479; amended to be effective November 5, 2006, 31 TexReg 8834; amended to be effective February 2, 2010, 35 TexReg 635; amended to be effective December 10, 2013, 38 TexReg 8833; amended to be effective May 10, 2018, 43 TexReg 2778 |
