Ala. Admin. Code r. 270-X-2-.15

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 270-X-2-.15 - Standards For Infection Control In Dental Offices

All dental offices must conform to and comply with the current recommendations and guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) relating to infection control practices for dentistry and/or dental offices. The recommendations and guidelines of the C.D.C. may be obtained from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service or through the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama. It is the responsibility of all currently licensed dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and all other personnel who are utilized by a licensed dentist and who assist in a dental practice and may be exposed to body fluids such as blood or saliva to maintain familiarity with these recommendations and guidelines.

Filed September 28, 1982. Amended: Filed November 6, 1992. Amended: Filed April 3, 1997; effective May 8, 1997. Amended: Filed July 11, 2003; effective August 15, 2003. Amended: Filed February 22, 2012; effective March 28, 2012.

Author: James S. Ward

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-9-2, 34-9-18(8), 34-9-43(4).