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Infection Control Program (2hr)

This 2-hour short self-paced program (with a webinar option) is an overview of Practical Dental Infection Control and addresses the CDC’s Infection Control Recommendations (1993) and Guidelines (2003) including recent transmission-based precautions in controlling COVID-19. This program provides education using a team centric approach where the Dental Team of a Clinic works as a single unit in providing safe care (Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Office Managers, Front Office Personnel, and Dental Laboratory Technicians).

Almost All State’s Boards of Dental Examiners mandate Dental Infection Control Training with varying requirements in total CDE Credits

toothce - osha dental ce courses
by – Raghunath Puttaiah
Expiry:Jun 09 2024
CE Credits: 2 hours
Method: Self-Paced
Expiry:Jun 09 2024
CE Credits: 2 hours
Method: Self-Paced

$20.00Add to cart

$20

$40

What this course teaches

This training program provides evidence-based information on the following:
  • The Rationale for dental infection control
  • Emerging Diseases & Pandemics, Germicides Use & Misuse
  • Personal Protective Equipment & Surface Barriers
  • Instrument Reprocessing and ICD
  • Common Infectious Diseases impacting dentistry
  • Handwashing & Handcare, sanitization, disinfection and sterilization
  • Dental Treatment Water Contamination

Content

Practical Infection Control in Dentistry

  • Rationale and History
  • ADA IC Guidelines
  • Hep-B Virus Transmission P2P
  • HCV Transmission By Oral Surgeon – P2P
  • History and Pioneers
  • Concepts on Exposure and Routes Of Transmission
  • IC Standards and Guidelines
  • Universal and Transmission Based Precautions
  • Basic Control Measures
  • Spaulding’s Classification

Diseases impacting Dentistry

  • Introduction
  • Common Infectious Diseases in Dentistry
  • Hepatitis
  • HIV Infection and AIDS
  • Tuberculosis
  • Emerging Diseases (SARS, AHI NI, COVID-19)

Germicides Use

  • Classifications of Germicides
  • Antiseptics
  • Disinfectants
  • Universal vs Transmission-Based Precautions
  • Types of Contaminants
  • Bacterial Endotoxins and Thiralomethanes
  • Sanitizing the Water System
  • Dental treatment water/irrigant options

Handwashing and Hand Care

  • Soaps, Sanitizers and Lotions
  • Using and Managing gloves
  • Cleaning vs Germicidal Action

PPE & Inanimate Surface Barriers

  • PPE & Rationale for usage
  • Respirators and Lasers
  • Transmission Based Precautions
  • Surface Barriers
  • Types Surface Barriers
  • When and Where to use Barriers

Instrument Reprocessing, Biological Monitoring & Chemical Indicators

  • Sterilization and Monitoring
  • Basic Rules of Reprocessing and Reprocessing Cycle
  • Ultrasonic Cleaning
  • Thermal Disinfectors
  • Unsaturated Chemical Vapor
  • Monitoring/Validation – In Office

Requirements

  • Internet Connection.
  • Macintosh (OSX)/ Windows(Vista and higher) Machine.

Instructer

Dr. Raghu Puttaiah, a Public Health Dentist, completed an MPH and Residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and was the first recipient of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Inc. Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Infectious Disease Control in Dentistry Award at UTHSC-SA Dental School (1993-1996). In 2019, he retired as a Tenured Professor from Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, USA. He has presented CDE Programs, Seminars, and Keynote Addresses at over 400 venues worldwide in Dental Safety.. In addition, he crafted the Dental Safety Standards for India, released by the Honorable Prime Minister of India (2008).

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Dr. Raghunath PuttaiahRetd. Tenured Professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry

$20

$40

$20.00Add to cart

2-Hr Infection Control
2-Hr CE Credits
4 Lectures
Discuss your queries directly with our Trainer via Email or Call

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Apac Dental ce courses

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Special Offer

Infection Control Program (2hr)

$20

$40

$20.00Add to cart

2-Hr Infection Control
2-Hr CE Credits
4 Lectures
Discuss your queries directly with our Trainer via Email or Call

Approved By

Apac Dental ce courses

Got Questions?

Request a Callback
Special Offer

Infection Control Program (2hr)

This 2-hour short self-paced program (with a webinar option) is an overview of Practical Dental Infection Control and addresses the CDC’s Infection Control Recommendations (1993) and Guidelines (2003) including recent transmission-based precautions in controlling COVID-19. This program provides education using a team centric approach where the Dental Team of a Clinic works as a single unit in providing safe care (Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Office Managers, Front Office Personnel, and Dental Laboratory Technicians).

Almost All State’s Boards of Dental Examiners mandate Dental Infection Control Training with varying requirements in total CDE Credits

toothce - osha dental ce courses
by – Raghunath Puttaiah
Expiry:Jun 09 2024
CE Credits: 2 hours
Method: Self-Paced
Expiry:Jun 09 2024
CE Credits: 2 hours
Method: Self-Paced

$20.00Add to cart

$20

$40

What this course teaches

This training program provides evidence-based information on the following:
  • The Rationale for dental infection control
  • Emerging Diseases & Pandemics, Germicides Use & Misuse
  • Personal Protective Equipment & Surface Barriers
  • Instrument Reprocessing and ICD
  • Common Infectious Diseases impacting dentistry
  • Handwashing & Handcare, sanitization, disinfection and sterilization
  • Dental Treatment Water Contamination

Content

Practical Infection Control in Dentistry

  • Rationale and History
  • ADA IC Guidelines
  • Hep-B Virus Transmission P2P
  • HCV Transmission By Oral Surgeon – P2P
  • History and Pioneers
  • Concepts on Exposure and Routes Of Transmission
  • IC Standards and Guidelines
  • Universal and Transmission Based Precautions
  • Basic Control Measures
  • Spaulding’s Classification

Diseases impacting Dentistry

  • Introduction
  • Common Infectious Diseases in Dentistry
  • Hepatitis
  • HIV Infection and AIDS
  • Tuberculosis
  • Emerging Diseases (SARS, AHI NI, COVID-19)

Germicides Use

  • Classifications of Germicides
  • Antiseptics
  • Disinfectants
  • Universal vs Transmission-Based Precautions
  • Types of Contaminants
  • Bacterial Endotoxins and Thiralomethanes
  • Sanitizing the Water System
  • Dental treatment water/irrigant options

Handwashing and Hand Care

  • Soaps, Sanitizers and Lotions
  • Using and Managing gloves
  • Cleaning vs Germicidal Action

PPE & Inanimate Surface Barriers

  • PPE & Rationale for usage
  • Respirators and Lasers
  • Transmission Based Precautions
  • Surface Barriers
  • Types Surface Barriers
  • When and Where to use Barriers

Instrument Reprocessing, Biological Monitoring & Chemical Indicators

  • Sterilization and Monitoring
  • Basic Rules of Reprocessing and Reprocessing Cycle
  • Ultrasonic Cleaning
  • Thermal Disinfectors
  • Unsaturated Chemical Vapor
  • Monitoring/Validation – In Office

Requirements

  • Internet Connection.
  • Macintosh (OSX)/ Windows(Vista and higher) Machine.

Instructer

Dr. Raghu Puttaiah, a Public Health Dentist, completed an MPH and Residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and was the first recipient of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Inc. Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Infectious Disease Control in Dentistry Award at UTHSC-SA Dental School (1993-1996). In 2019, he retired as a Tenured Professor from Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, USA. He has presented CDE Programs, Seminars, and Keynote Addresses at over 400 venues worldwide in Dental Safety.. In addition, he crafted the Dental Safety Standards for India, released by the Honorable Prime Minister of India (2008).

“”

Dr. Raghunath PuttaiahRetd. Tenured Professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry