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CDC 4Y051N DENTAL INFECTION CONTROL AND RADIOLOGY
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.
What is the objective of infection control? -- Answer ✔✔ Total or partial destruction of
the many hundreds of microorganisms known to be pathological or possess pathological
potential to produce disease.
What are the goals of the USAF Dental Service Infection Control Program? -- Answer
✔✔ To protect the health of all employees and patients and to comply with all federal,
state, and local regulations regarding job safety, infection control, and management of
medical waste.
What agency periodically publishes and distributes updated guidelines that reflect
current standards for the USAF Dental Infection Control Program? What level of
command directs this publication? -- Answer ✔✔ DECS publishes updated guidelines
and the HQ AF Surgeon General directs this.
What are these guidelines designed to comply with? What takes precedence over these
guidelines? -- Answer ✔✔ Current federal regulations by OSHA and EPA. The most
current federal, state, and local regulations as well as AFIs take precedence.
What nonregulatory agencies issue guidelines and recommendations that are used as
references in the development of dental service infection control and employee
protection programs? -- Answer ✔✔ JCAHO, CDC, and ADA
How are local dental operating instructions for infection control determined? -- Answer
✔✔ By the MTF with the Dental Commander and Dental OIC
Who advises HQ USAF/SG on current issues relevant to dental infection control and
occupational exposure to infectious disease? -- Answer ✔✔ Special Consultant for
Infection Control
