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Presented by Marie Fluent
D.D.S.

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Course Description

Infection Control

All clinical personnel in the dental setting are at risk for exposure to disease agents and other environmental hazards. With attention to infection control CDC Guidelines and OSHA Standards, risks to yourself, your patients, and other dental team members can be minimized. In this update, the scientific background behind infection control and safety regulations will be emphasized. Participants will be able to recognize strategies to break the chain of infection and prevent exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious materials such as COVID-19 in the dental setting.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the most recent CDC Guidelines and OHSA Standards for the dental setting
  2. List precautions necessary to prevent cross-contamination in the dental setting
  3. Explain the importance of a written office-specific infection control program
  4. Describe the rationale and protocol for effective hand hygiene for oral healthcare personnel
  5. Review the selection of personal protective equipment to be worn for patient care and instrument processing
  6. Describe policies and protocols for instrument processing and sterilization monitoring
  7. Discuss selection and use of disinfectants for environmental surfaces
  8. Discuss mitigation strategies for COVID-19 in the dental setting
  9. Describe strategies to minimize contamination of dental unit waterlines
  10. Identify resources and educational materials to support your infection control program

Concord Dental & Medical Seminars Is Designated by AGD and ADA

Concord Dental & Medical Seminars is designated as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit.


Concord Dental & Medical Seminars is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Associates to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.




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