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In the ever-evolving field of dentistry, it’s essential to learn from past mistakes and constantly strive for improvement. This course is designed to help dental professionals gain valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance safety protocols and ensure the well-being of both patients and staff. Throughout this course we will delve into real life case studies of documented outbreaks and explore common pitfalls encountered in dental clinics, understanding the importance of learning from these experiences.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Analyze past examples of documented outbreaks that have occurred in dental clinics and develop an understanding of the root cause behind them.
2. Explore industry best practice, evidence-based strategies, regulatory compliance, and ongoing monitoring for creating a culture of safety within your dental clinic.
3. Identify techniques for promoting open dialogue, reporting near misses, and implementing corrective action.

• Members and Non-Members: Free 

SPEAKER: 

Sarah Stream, MPH, CDIPC, CDA, FADAA, a seasoned Infection Preventionist and Dental Infection Control Specialist beginning her dental career in 2007. She is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Certified Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC). She holds a master's degree in Public Health with a focus on Emergency Planning. Sarah, a Fellow of the American Dental Assistants Association, actively promotes dental education, compliance, and public health support, offering relevant continuing education courses to dental professionals.

Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

OSAP is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

OSAP designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.

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CE CREDITS: 1.0
EDUCATIONAL METHOD: Lecture and Q&A
COURSE TYPE: Live webinar
LOCATION: Online
PREREQUISITE:  None - Recommended for All

EDUCATIONAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY:

REFUND & CANCELLATION:
No refunds will be provided as the webinar is free. Registration can be canceled at any time.