Chapter 04. General Handling and Safety of
Dental Materials in the Dental Office
1. all chemical are capable of producing harmful effects if not
handled correct-
ly
a. True
b. False: a
2. - exposure to Particulate Matter
- exposure to mercury
- exposure to toxic effects and chemicals
- exposure to airborne contaminants
- exposure to biological contaminant: 5 job-related hazards
3. can be generated during the manipulation of many dental
materials
- PPE should always be worn
- exhaust ventilation: particulate matter
, 4. protection from occupational transmission of infections
diseases through strict adherence to requirements of a.
Bloodborne pathogens standards
b. OSHA
c. CDC
d. OSAP
e. all the above: e
5. cloudlike mist containing microbes ex: ultrasonic: bio-
aerosols
6. particles larger than 50 microns
- ex: spit
a. splatter
b. aerosols: a
7. particles smaller than 50 microns
a. splatter
b. aerosols: b
8. -high volume suction
- pre procedural rinses
Dental Materials in the Dental Office
1. all chemical are capable of producing harmful effects if not
handled correct-
ly
a. True
b. False: a
2. - exposure to Particulate Matter
- exposure to mercury
- exposure to toxic effects and chemicals
- exposure to airborne contaminants
- exposure to biological contaminant: 5 job-related hazards
3. can be generated during the manipulation of many dental
materials
- PPE should always be worn
- exhaust ventilation: particulate matter
, 4. protection from occupational transmission of infections
diseases through strict adherence to requirements of a.
Bloodborne pathogens standards
b. OSHA
c. CDC
d. OSAP
e. all the above: e
5. cloudlike mist containing microbes ex: ultrasonic: bio-
aerosols
6. particles larger than 50 microns
- ex: spit
a. splatter
b. aerosols: a
7. particles smaller than 50 microns
a. splatter
b. aerosols: b
8. -high volume suction
- pre procedural rinses
