Description
California Course ID: Infection Control for California Dental Professionals (02-5003-24001)
Dental Board of California Approved Provider – RP 5003
This online independent self-study course (Infection Control for California Dental Professionals) is developed following the most current CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, and ADA infection control recommendations to reflect new scientific knowledge and a growing understanding of the principles of infection control to provide the most current information on infection control practices and principles in dental practices to minimize the transmission of healthcare-associated infections.
The following components are discussed in detail during the presentation:
- Standard precautions
- Hand hygiene
- Personal protective equipment
- Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
- Sharps safety
- Safe injection practices
- Sterilization and disinfection of patient-care items and devices
- Environmental infection prevention and control
- Dental unit water quality
- Program evaluation
- The impact of infectious diseases on the practice of dentistry (selected diseases are discussed)
- Infection Control & Prevention Measures in the practice of dentistry
Contact Hours: 2 hours
Fee: $20 /Participant
Author: Dr. Thomas Karginis, DMD, General Dentist practicing for over 25 years.
AGD PACE Subject Code: 148 – Infectious Disease
Teaching Method: Online Independent Self-Study Course (Training + Post-Test). Requires Computer & Internet.
Course Completion Certificate: A Printable (Pdf) Certificate By Email.
Target Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants.
Provider/Author Disclosure: Biologix Solutions LLC has no commercial interest in any products or services discussed in this course. No manufacturer or third party has had input into course content development, ensuring unbiased and quality information for dental professionals.
Biologix Solutions LLC – Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 4/20/2013 to 4/30/2025. Provider ID# 352738
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AGD PACE Reporting: Within 24 Hours of Completion.