Challenge of Waterborne Infections in Healthcare Facilities

Infections caused by waterborne microorganisms are among the most harmful to global health. These include diseases caused by a variety of bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and other parasites. They can proliferate in many natural water sources, as well as man-made systems designed to provide potable water for public and healthcare use. An initial overview of the principles and epidemiology associated with waterborne infections will be presented, followed by discussion of representative, clinically important pathogens, and the challenges they present to medical and dental facilities. Emphasis will focus on microbial challenges presented by bacteria found in dental water sources which have been documented as causes of infections in dental patients, including Pseudomonas, Legionella, and nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) species. Comprehensive infection prevention recommendations also will be included as preventive procedures and protocols for controlling colonization of dental treatment water. Overall, this seminar is aimed at providing clinical microbiology concepts and relevant information needed to protect patients and personnel against waterborne infection in clinical settings.

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3 CE Hours

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010 - Basic Science

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Oct 19th, 2023
06:00PM-09:00PM Eastern Time
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Presented by John A. Molinari
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Course Description

Basic Science

Infections caused by waterborne microorganisms are among the most harmful to global health. These include diseases caused by a variety of bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and other parasites. They can proliferate in many natural water sources, as well as man-made systems designed to provide potable water for public and healthcare use. An initial overview of the principles and epidemiology associated with waterborne infections will be presented, followed by discussion of representative, clinically important pathogens, and the challenges they present to medical and dental facilities. Emphasis will focus on microbial challenges presented by bacteria found in dental water sources which have been documented as causes of infections in dental patients, including Pseudomonas, Legionella, and nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) species. Comprehensive infection prevention recommendations also will be included as preventive procedures and protocols for controlling colonization of dental treatment water. Overall, this seminar is aimed at providing clinical microbiology concepts and relevant information needed to protect patients and personnel against waterborne infection in clinical settings.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

  1. Understand the unique colonization and pathogenic properties of waterborne microorganisms that promote cross-contamination and infection in susceptible hosts.
  2. Comprehend the historical and current challenges waterborne infections present to the population and healthcare facilities.
  3. Describe infectious disease characteristics and outbreaks of specific waterborne pathogens that challenge our health care infection control procedures.
  4. Describe how biofilms form in medical and dental water sources.
  5. Discuss available approaches to control microbial colonization of waterlines in dental and medical settings.

Concord Dental & Medical Seminars Is Designated by AGD and ADA

Concord Dental & Medical Seminars is designated as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit.


Concord Dental & Medical Seminars is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Associates 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.




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