Infection Control for Dental Lab Employee

COVID-19 is an airborne transmissible virus.

Physical distancing is not necessary when returning to work if a worker does not show any symptoms of COVID-19.

Safe work practices do not include cough etiquette.

Having a separate room for disinfection of patient items along with additional ventilation are examples of Engineering Controls.

It is acceptable for the lab to require temperature checks daily before allowing their employees to return to work.

A disinfectant’s product label must show it kills TB to be effective against killing COVID-19 coronavirus.

When un-packaging dental cases the employee should wear gloves, mask, gown, and safety eyewear or a face shield.

A dental lab technician performing chairside services in a dental practice does not need to wear PPE.

Safe work practices include washing hands often.