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Practicing proper infection control procedures is the responsibility of every student, staff and faculty member with clinical responsibilities. With the fast-paced nature of the clinical environment, it is sometimes easy to overlook basic infection control policies. To help raise awareness about these issues, we've created this series of infection control reminders and pointers. For questions about infection control policies or more information, contact the School of Dentistry's Director of Health and Safety, Dr. Molly Newlon at: newlonm@dentistry.ucsf.edu. Identifying Biohazards A biohazard refers to a biological agent or a condition that poses a threat to humans. In dentistry, the agent is usually an infectious microorganism.
The universal biohazard symbol is your warning of an infectious hazard. The symbol is usually red or orange and indicates a potential for exposure and signals the need for appropriate precautions. Common places where the biohazard symbol is seen include:
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Charles N. Bertolami, DDS, DMedSc Dean |
