These on-demand webinars are available at no-cost through the ADA in recognition of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. 

• Preventing HPV Cancers in Action Part 1: The Critical Role of the Dentist
• Preventing HPV Cancers in Action Part 2: Dentists As Vaccinators
• Preventing HPV Cancers in Action Part 3: ‘Building Blocs’ — Medical-Dental Collaboration Models and More

Infection Control Webinar Series: Best Practices for Post-Exposure Protocol in the Dental Practice

Presented by Alyssa Aberle, MBA, RDH, CDIPC

Many dental teams fear the day they may have an OSHA or Dental Board inspection. Compliance with OSHA, CDC guidelines, and Dental Board rules and regulations are manageable with the right systems in place. In this course, we’ll discuss the most common violations cited by both OSHA and the Colorado Dental Board and how practices can avoid these common mistakes.

Objectives:

• Establish resources for dental teams to learn and understand OSHA standards, CDC guidelines, and dental board rules and regulations
• Review common violations seen by the Colorado Dental Board and OSHA when inspecting dental practices
• Discuss how offices can implement systems to educate their dental teams, practice more efficiently, and ensure patient safety

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

REGISTER HERE.

Please note: This course is not intended to meet the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens annual training requirement as outlined in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. This course is intended to be a “closer look” at a specific infection control-related topic to supplement the annual OSHA training required for all employees in your practice.

What’s In Your Water? Keeping Your Dental Unit Waterlines Safe for Your Patient

Presented by Alyssa Aberle, MBA, RDH, CDIPC

In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a health advisory related to outbreaks of nontuberculous mycobacteria infections and the high importance of maintaining and monitoring dental unit waterlines. Dental teams and patients have become increasingly aware of the risks from receiving treatment involving contaminated water sources. While many dental offices take steps to treat or maintain dental unit waterlines, we need to be proactive about monitoring the bacterial loads in our waterlines to ensure that we are not putting our patients at risk.

Objectives

• Review the microbiology of dental unit waterlines and the infectious risks that can be present
• Discuss dental unit waterline maintenance options and strategies to help maintain low bacterial loads in our dental units
• Establish protocols for testing and monitoring dental unit waterline quality and what to do if dental unit waterline tests show increased levels of bacteria

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

REGISTER HERE

Please note: This course is not intended to meet the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens annual training requirement as outlined in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. This course is intended to be a “closer look” at a specific infection control-related topic to supplement the annual OSHA training required for all employees in your practice.

Dental Instruments 101: Mastering Instrument Reprocessing and Sterilization Protocols

Presented by Alyssa Aberle, MBA, RDH, CDIPC

Instrument reprocessing is at the heart of a dental practice’s infection control plan and maintaining a safe care environment for our patients. Dental team members must understand the importance of proper instrument sterilization. In this course, we will discuss the rationale behind each step in instrument reprocessing and how to avoid common mistakes.

Objectives

• Review the steps for instrument reprocessing
• Discuss common errors or gaps in protocols
• Help dental teams implement processes to ensure proper sterilization and decrease risk for infection control breaches.

Rate: 
$0 MDDS Member
$0 MDDS Member Staff
$25 Non-MDDS Member
$25 Non-MDDS Member Staff

REGISTER HERE

Please note: This course is not intended to meet the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens annual training requirement as outlined in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. This course is intended to be a “closer look” at a specific infection control-related topic to supplement the annual OSHA training required for all employees in your practice.