The committee will monitor OSHA, CDC, ADA and other appropriate agency policies regarding infection and hazard control in the dental environment. It will update infection control and hazards procedures for the Documents and References Manual and website as indicated and maintain the compliance plan. It will recommend policy and protocols and provide periodic evaluations to assure that The Dental College of Georgia is in compliance with appropriate infection and hazard control standards. It will advise the Associate Dean for Patient Services who will serve as an ex officio member. Its make‐up will include a representative from each clinical department in The Dental College of Georgia, and Dental Hygiene; staff representatives from the dispensary, central sterilization, and assisting; and one student each from the sophomore, junior and senior classes. The committee will be appointed by the Nominating Committee. The Steering Committee will appoint the chair in consultation with the Dean.
Charge:
| Members | Role | Constituency | Representing | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pachiappan Arjunan | Member | Department of Periodontics | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Courtney Babb | Member | Department of General Dentistry | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Erin Boyleston | Member | College of Allied Health Sciences | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Weston Fortson | Member | Department of Orthodontics | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Assistant Dean for Patient Services, Alan Furness |
Member | The Dental College of Georgia | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Sajitha Kalathingal | Member | Department of Oral Biology & DX Sci | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Andrew Kious | Committee Chair | Department of Restorative Sciences | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Kurt Metzler | Member | Department of Restorative Sciences | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Kevin Plummer | Member | Department of Restorative Sciences | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Bruce Riggs | Member | Department of Pediatric Dentistry | Faculty | Ongoing |
