Infection Control Update Marie Fluent, DDS
All clinical personnel in the dental setting are at risk for exposure to disease agents and other environmental hazards. With attention to infection control guidelines by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and Public Health Ontario, 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. Ths course will review agencies that impact infection prevention for the practice of dentistry in Ontario, explain the importance of a written office- specific infection control program, describe the rationale and protocol for effective hand hygiene for oral health care personnel, review the selection of personal protective equipment to be worn for patient care and instrument processing, describe policies and protocols for instrument processing and sterilization monitoring, discuss selection and use of disinfectants for environmental surfaces and identify resources and educational materials to support your infection control program. Learning Objectives: • Learn about the routine practices necessary to prevent cross- contamination in the dental setting • Learn mitigation strategies for COVID-19 in the dental setting • Learn strategies to minimize contamination of dental unit waterlines and more
Course Code:
T049PC
Room: Time:
Hall G – South Building
9:30 am – 12:00 pm Continuous 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Type:
Lecture Ticketed Paid
Audience:
Dentist; Dental Hygienist; Dental Assistant; Office Personnel; Dental Technologist
RCDSO QA Program: Category 1 (Core) (6 CE Credits) Fee + HST: $22.60 ($20 + $2.60) The Ontario Dental Association’s Annual Spring Meeting appreciates the unrestricted educational grant provided for this course by Germiphene. This is a full-day continuous course, and you must attend the morning course and afternoon course to receive a full 6 credits. NO CREDITS will be provided for attending a half day for a full-day continuous course.
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