Infection Control in Dental Settings 2024
December 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm EST
Free
3 CPE credits
COURSE SUMMARY: This live online webinar will assist dental clinicians in the review and further knowledge of infection control requirements and compliance:
CALIFORNIA LICENSEES: *This course is not state specific including California and cannot be used to fulfill California requirements for Bloodborne Pathogens. California licensees will be receive 3 general CE credits but will be required to complete an additional course that is CA state specific.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Why is Infection Control important in the dental setting?
- How are organisms transmitted in dental settings?
- Describe the Chain of Infection.
- Discuss preventive practices used to reduce blood exposure.
- Define standard precautions.
- Know indications for hand hygiene.
- Review current CDC recommendations for infection control practice in dentistry.
- Understand the most recent COVID-19 recommendations.