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Live on December 09, 2024, 10:00 AM EST
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Infection Control Updates in Dentistry - Live Webinar on December 9, 2024 10AM ET

Learn essential infection control measures for dental settings, focusing on CDC Guidelines and OSHA Standards. Understand the scientific basis, breaking the chain of infection, and ensuring a safe dental environment. Topics include hand hygiene, PPE, instrument processing, disinfectants, and waterline contamination prevention. Stay updated with the latest guidelines and create a customized infection control program. Enhance patient and team safety through comprehensive knowledge and practical strategies.

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About this webinar

Dental personnel in the dental setting are at risk for exposure to infectious materials and environmental hazards. With attention to infection control CDC Guidelines and OSHA Standards, risks to team members and patients can be minimized.

In this update, the scientific background behind infection control and safety policies will be emphasized. Participants will be able to break the chain of infection, prevent exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious materials, and provide a safe dental visit for all.

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe the most recent CDC Guidelines and OHSA Standards for the dental setting

  2. Explain the importance of a written office-specific infection control program

  3. Describe the rationale and protocol for hand hygiene

  4. Describe personal protective equipment

  5. Describe policies and protocols for instrument processing and sterilization monitoring

  6. Discuss the selection and use of disinfectants for environmental surfaces

  7. Describe strategies to minimize contamination of dental unit waterlines

  8. Identify resources and educational materials to support your infection control program

Release Date:01/08/2024
Expiration Date:08/30/2025
CE Broker ID:20-1156318
AGD Number386503
Activity Type:Knowledge-based
Target Audience:Dental Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Advanced Dental Assistant, Dentist, Dental Technician, Dental Lab, Denturist, Registered Dental Assistant, General Dentist , Dental Assistant Radiographer, Dental Assistant
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Faculty

Instructors

Marie Fluent DDS, CDIPC, faculty for this educational event, is a key opinion leader for Coltene and has received an antibiotic stewardship grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention.

Requirements

Passing Grade

Participants must correctly enter the 4-digit evaluation access code provided into the test at the conclusion of the webinar and complete an activity evaluation. Credits will be reported automatically to CPE Monitor and/or CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile and if the course is completed on the same day of the webinar. If you fail to complete the attendance confirmation on the same day, please contact AchieveCE’s customer support to ensure your credits are reported.

Hardware Requirements
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Mac OS X 10.1+
  • iOS 10+
  • Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
  • Broadband Internet Connection: T1
  • Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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