Chapter 3: CDC and the Practice of Dental Hygiene 2 CE Hours
Expiration Date : January 1, 2024
Release Date: January 1, 2021
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infection control consultant. Dr. Fluent is passionate about infection control and safety and has educated thousands of dental professionals and students through writing, webinars, and lectures. She has written numerous peer-reviewed articles on infection control in the dental setting, OSHA compliance, and responsible antibiotic prescribing. Marie T. Fluent has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. AGD Content Code - 148 objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. ● Provide required personal information and payment information. ● Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation. ● Print your Certificate of Completion. Sponsorship/commercial support and non-endorsement It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Marie T. Fluent, DDS , is an Educational Consultant for the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP), where she leads the development and implementation of the programs for OSAP’s Boot Camp and Annual Conferences. Dr. Fluent is a graduate of the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. Her dental career extends over 30 years and includes the roles of dental assistant, office manager, dentist, infection control coordinator, speaker, author, educator, clinical instructor, and How to receive credit ● Read the entire course online or in print. ● Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete: ○ A mandatory test (a passing score of 75 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity. Disclaimer The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative Disclosures Resolution of conflict of interest
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©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers. INTRODUCTION Learning objectives After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the significance of the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings (Guidelines) . Identify the components of the Guidelines as they pertain to dental hygiene. Discuss the elements of Standard Precautions as the foundation for preventing transmission of infectious agents during patient care. Apply the CDC Guidelines to the clinical practice of dental hygiene.
Discuss the 2016 CDC Document: Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care . Course overview The responsibilities of the dental hygienist are increasing and ever changing with broadening educational opportunities and advancements in technology. In addition to clinical care responsibilities, hygienists are primarily responsible for the infection control procedures in their operatory because most of their services are provided independently. The majority of a hygienist’s clinical hours are spent semiprivately with patients who rely on the dental team to ensure that proper infection control procedures are followed. Thus, it is imperative that the dental hygienist is conscientious, competent, and current with the guidelines and regulations regarding infection control in the dental healthcare setting. Since 1993, the American
Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed and updated protocols for infection control recommendations for the dental setting. The most recent compilation of these recommendations is the 2016 CDC document, Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care , which will be introduced and discussed. This incorporates new information relevant to the practice of dental hygiene since the CDC published Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings on December 19, 2003. (ADA Center for Professional Success, 2020b).
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