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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Appropriate infection control in the dental office setting is essential to prevent the transmission of diseases. In California, the regulations on minimum infection control are administered by the California Dental Board. This course will address the potential routes of transmission for pathogens, the chain of infection and how this can be broken. Personal protective equipment, immunizations, instrument processing, and the treatment of clinical contact and housekeeping surfaces are discussed, as well as the treatment of sharps, dental unit water lines and impressions.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The overall goal of this course is to provide the participant with information on the infection control regulations and requirements in the State of California. Upon completion of this course, the participant will:
- Review the minimum infection control standards required by the California Dental Board
- Describe the most current rule on blood-borne pathogens from Cal/OSHA
- Identify instrument processing requirements and the required protocol for the different categories of instruments
- Review the best practices and California requirements for the disposal of sharps and contaminated waste
- Locate the resource/web site for the California Dental Practice Act and updates.
PRESENTER BIO AND CONTACT INFORMATION
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Eve Cuny, MS
Eve Cuny is the Director of Environmental Health and Safety and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Medicine at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. She has consulted with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Dental Association, California OSHA, California Dental Board and other agencies on issues related to safety and infection control in dentistry. She has presented over 100 continuing education programs throughout the world and published numerous articles and textbooks. Ms. Cuny is also founder and managing partner of Eve Cuny Consultants, LLC, a consulting group specializing in product evaluation, professional writing and other services to the dental profession and industry.
Eve Cuny may be reached at ecuny@pacific.edu
RECOGNITION AND CREDITS
PennWell is an ADA CERP recognized provider.
PennWell designates this activity for 2 credit hours of continuing education credits.
Online Examination and CE Verification Form:
To receive credit for your participation in this webinar you will be required to complete the online program examination. To complete the online examination participants must be registered and signed-in to this website and have added the program to their user account (MyCE Archives). Once added to your user account, a Take Exam link will be displayed from within the MyCE Archives section of the website. Upon selection of the Take Exam link, participants are provided access to the online examination form. Once completed and submitted an immediate grade report will be displayed. All participants scoring at least 70% on the examination will receive a CE Verification Form verifying 2 CE credits. Verification forms may be viewed and printed immediately as well as accessed anytime in the future (24/7) from within the MyCE Archives user records page of this website.
Not enough time to complete your online examination? No problem, online examinations may be completed anytime during the effective period of the program. Participants requiring more time to complete an examination may return to this website, sign-in and complete the online examination.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The target audience for this course is Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants from novice to advanced professional.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
The following supplemental information links are provided in conjunction with this program. The links provide access to the California Dental Practice Act.
http://www.dbc.ca.gov/lawsregs/laws.shtmls
http://www.dbc.ca.gov/lawsregs/regulations.shtml
DISCLOSURES
Presenter Disclosure: Eve Cuny, MS declares no relevant financial interests related to any products or services discussed in this presentation.
Provider Disclosure: PennWell's Dental Group does not have monetary or other special interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity. CE Planner/Organizer, Michelle Fox does not have any relevant financial interests related to any products or services discussed in this presentation.
Image Authenticity: No images in this educational activity have been modified or altered.
Supplement Materials: Are available for viewing and download by selecting the link(s) provided from within the Program Information page presented prior to access of this Self Instruction – Audio Visual program.
Scientific Basis: All content has been derived from references listed and the author’s clinical experience. Research references are provided in the bibliography and/or supplemental materials.
Caution: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to give the participant enough information to give the participant the feeling that s/he is an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Any participant who is not 100% satisfied with this course can request a full refund by contacting PennWell in writing.