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22 Most Common CDC Violations in Dental Offices

In no particular order, here is our list of the 22 most common CDC violations seen in dental offices.
  • Improper management and disposal of Biohazardous Waste Materials
  • Improper biological monitoring of sterilizers
  • Improper Disposal of Sharp Implements
  • Improper Hand Hygiene
  • Lack of Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Lack of written Exposure Control Plan
  • Lack of written Protocol for Instrument Processing & Sterilization
  • Lack of verification of office staff vaccination for Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Inability to verify dental instruments are sterile
  • Improper storage of dental instruments
  • Improper flushing of dental water lines
  • Continued use of single use disposables
  • Cross-contamination in the operatory , sterilization area, and/or dental laboratory
  • Improper operatory sanitation
  • Failure to properly sterilize dental handpieces
  • Improper instrument debridement
  • Failure to disinfect impressions
  • Failure to use sterile gloves when providing surgical services
  • Failure to use Heavy Utility Gloves when handling handling contaminated instruments
  • Failure to separate sterile and non-sterile areas in sterilization area
  • Co-mingling of dental materials and food products in refrigerator
  • Failure to maintain up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheets

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