Infection Control for Dental Professionals – 6 Hours

Description

This is a six-hour online self-study course called “Infection Control for Dental Professionals”. The course is designed based on the latest CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, and ADA infection control recommendations. The course provides updated information on infection control practices and principles in dental practices to minimize the transmission of healthcare-associated infections. The course reflects new scientific knowledge and an improved understanding of the principles of infection control.

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: 6 hours

Fee: $45 /Participant

Author: Dr. Thomas Karginis, DMD, General Dentist practicing for over 25 years. 

AGD PACE Subject Code: 148 – Infectious Disease (Infection Control for Dental Professionals – 6 Hours)

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 does not have a commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity nor with the commercial supporter. No manufacturer or third party has had any input into course content development.

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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Biologix Solutions LLC is a nationally approved provider of online continuing education for all healthcare and on-healthcare professionals. Please visit https://blxtraining.com/accreditations/ for the full list of approvals.

AGD PACE / CE Broker Reporting: Within 24 Hours of Completion.

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