VIRTUAL CE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Saturday Aug 28th, 2021 // 9am-1pm PST

Infection Control

The NV AGD is proud to host Dr. John Molinari PhD 

who will provide this course to all dental healthcare professionals!

Course Description

This seminar will discuss the most recent infection control recommendations and regulations, along with updates on OSHA regulations as they pertain to dental settings. Application of Standard Precautions will be addressed, including hand hygiene, vaccinations, personal protective equipment, instrument reprocessing, disinfection, and dental water asepsis. Modifications to Standard Precautions necessitated by emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 pandemic will be highlighted in light of recent CDC, OSHA, NIOSH, and ADA recommendations. Emphasis is to help dental professionals increase their understanding of the “why” as well as the “what” of infection control procedures.

Target Audience: General Dentists, Specialists, Hygienists, Dental Students, Recent Graduates

Course Objectives

1.     Review universal standard precautions and updates for CDC and OSHA IC recommendations and regulations

2.     Describe the challenges of blood-borne and respiratory infections facing Dental Healthcare Workers (DHCW)

3.     Discuss precautions associated with controlling aerosols and airborne pathogens 

4.     Identify effective hand hygiene procedures and review current vaccination recommendations for DHCW

5.     Explain recent technology advances and protocols for instrument processing and sterilization

6.     Discuss the importance of disposables and disinfectants used in environmental surface asepsis

7.     Review the causes of and prevention techniques for dental unit waterline (DUWL) contamination

LIVE Virtual CE event (4 PACE CE Credit Provided) // Keywords: OSHA, Infection Control, COVID

Questions? Please email NV AGD at [email protected]

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations by the participant before 8/20/21 will result in a fee of 50% of the tuition cost. Cancellations by the participant after 8/23/21 days or no shows will be charged the entire regular tuition price. If NV AGD cancels the program, the participant will be reimbursed the full tuition amount.