Description:
This course will help dentists and their clinical staff better understand and apply the requirements of the CDC’s Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care and OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Hazard Communication Standard. It will cover, among other things, Standard Precautions, proper respiratory and hand hygiene, safe injection practices, Safety Data Sheets, and effective instrument sterilization and processing.
Learning Objectives:
- Practice required Standard Precautions and other infection prevention requirements.
- Practice proper respiratory and hand hygiene.
- Utilize safe injection methods and practices.
- Utilize Safety Data Sheets to understand the PPE to wear when dealing with hazardous chemicals.
- Perform effective instrument sterilization and processing.
Sample of Course Curriculum.
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Lisa Kane
Lisa Kane, DMD received her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and her B.S. from Brandeis University. She practiced general dentistry in the Greater Boston Area for over 20 years. She currently is the President and Owner of Dental Office Compliance of New England LLC, which assists dental practices in complying with the myriad of regulations required by their state board, OSHA, HIPAA, and the CDC. She teaches dental teams, creates personalized plans, and protocols for dental practices, and helps them navigate the world of dental compliance.
