The American Student Dental Association encourages all dental schools to provide a transparent and comprehensive Sharps Exposure/Bloodborne Pathogens policy including, but not limited to:

1. A definition of exposure;
2. A procedure to follow in case of exposure including, but not limited to:
   1. An appropriate timeframe to complete post-exposure assessment
   2. What the student should do during business hours, after-hours and/or at an off-site location
   3. Locations and protocol to obtain post-exposure assessment and follow up care;
3. Administrative contact information, including an after-hours number;
4. Whether the school will cover the costs of blood draw and/or antiretroviral therapy for the student, the amount covered, and how to apply for the coverage;
5. An annual review of the policy at the start of each academic year.