Infection Control & Safety (Advanced)

1.1 Scope and objectives

1.2 Chain of infection (applied)

1.3 Risk assessment in dental settings

2.1 Hand hygiene (advanced practical)

2.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.3 Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette

2.4 Safe injection practices

3.1 Clinic layout and zoning principles

3.2 Receiving instruments

4.1 Definitions

4.2 Cleaning methods

4.3 Inspection and packaging

4.4 Sterilization (autoclave)

4.5 Sterilization monitoring and validation

4.6 Storage and shelf-life

5.1 Clinical contact surfaces; 5.2 Spills management; 5.3 Laundry and textiles

6.1 AGP risk assessment

6.2 Aerosol mitigation strategies

6.3 Ventilation and air cleaning (overview)

7.1 Why waterlines matter; 7.2 Control measures; 7.3 Surgical water

8.1 Sharps risks in dentistry

8.2 Safe sharps handling

8.3 Sharps injury management protocol

9.1 Core pathogens and transmission (UG level); 9.2 Immunization and staff health; 9.3 Managing known infected patients

10.1 Waste segregation

10.2 Storage and collection

11.1 Operator and patient protection

12.1 Fire safety basics

12.2 Oxygen cylinder safety

12.3 Ergonomics and musculoskeletal safety

13.1 Core IPC documents; 13.2 Staff training and competency; 13.3 Audit topics (UG-relevant)