Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants [18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
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12/4/19  2:14 pm
Commenter: Ashanty Ogborn, Dental Assisting Student

I agree
 

Infection control is important enough to require certification. It's not just enough to know to wash your hands between patients and to wear a mask. We need to know how infection is transmitted and what needs to be done to prevent it. It's also important to know the effects of radiation and how to minimize it's exposure. Knowing that the staff at any dental (or medical) office is certified in infection control and radiation health and safety would give any patient peace of mind.

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