Across
- 1. Microorganisms that are capable of causing disease
- 7. Unit of measure for numbers of viable bacteria per milliliter
- 8. Chemical waste that is potentially harmful to humans or the environment because it is highly reactive, toxic, corrosive, contaminated, combustible, carcinogenic or degraded
- 11. Regulated waste that is potentially infectious and/or sharp
- 14. Designed for the patients comfort and allows the operator and/or assistant to provide treatment to the patient
- 16. Instruments that aid the dentist in tooth preparation and the removal of dental decay
- 17. Official government agency rule that must be followed
Down
- 2. A matrix produced by some bacteria from their cell walls
- 3. Condition in which a person is at risk for a disease due to a weakened immune system
- 4. Regulated waste that has been in contact with blood or other body fluids
- 5. Occurs when water flows fastest in the middle and slower on the edges of tubing
- 6. The mechanical combination of dental materials
- 9. Adherence to official standards
- 10. Infectious, sharp, or hazardous waste
- 12. A community of microorganisms that accumulates on surfaces in moist areas
- 13. To hold onto a surface
- 14. Consists of handpieces air/water, syringes, saliva ejector, possibly an oral evacuator or ultrasonic scale
- 15. Foot-controlled or pedal device that is used to operate and control the dental handpieces