Infection Control Essentials for Dental Professionals: Navigating OSHA and CDC Updates

This live webinar will primarily focus on a practical discussion of the most recent dental infection control recommendations. Included will be updates on occupational blood-borne, airborne, and waterborne pathogens as frameworks for the presentation. Discussion sections include hand hygiene, sharps safety, recommended vaccinations for dental health professionals, personal protective equipment (PPE), instrument and handpiece reprocessing, environmental surface disinfection, single-use disposables, and dental water treatment.

6 CE Hours

Subject Code:

148 - Infection Control

When

Mar 15th, 2025
10:00AM-04:30PM Eastern Time
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Includes Exit Exam

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Presented by John A. Molinari
Ph.D.

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$160 Hygienists & Auxiliary

$130 Staff with Dentist

$260 Dentists

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Course Description

Infection Control, OSHA, Vaccines

Health care professionals (HCP) are routinely at an increased risk of cross-infection when treating patients. In response, application of evidence-based infection prevention practices and strategies provide effective protection during provision of healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic presented the latest challenge to infection control in both medical and dental facilities. This seminar will primarily focus on a practical discussion of the most recent dental infection control recommendations. Included will be updates on occupational blood-borne (e.g. HBV, HCV,HIV), airborne (e.g. SARS-CoV-2, influenza, RSV), and waterborne (e.g. Legionella, Non-tubercle mycobacteria) pathogens as frameworks for the presentation. Discussion sections include hand hygiene, sharps safety, recommended vaccinations for dental health professionals, personal protective equipment (PPE), instrument and handpiece reprocessing, environmental surface disinfection, single-use disposables, and dental water treatment. Application of Standard and Transmission-based Precautions, PPE, and air quality requirements to minimize cross-infection from infectious airborne microorganisms also will be considered in light of updated CDC, OSHA, NIOSH, FDA, and EPA publications.

“The educational teaching methodology used in this course is live, interactive lecture presented via Zoom webinar with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the live webinar and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts. In addition, question and answer periods are provided for at the conclusion of each section of the live webinar.”

Course Objectives

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

Describe application of standard precautions as the foundation of infection prevention.
Discuss impact of COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 infection on dental infection precautions.
Describe the challenges representative blood-borne, airborne and waterborne infections present to healthcare workers and the population
Comprehend recommended transmission-based precautions associated with controlling aerosols and airborne pathogens.
Understand the most recent updates for CDC and OSHA infection control recommendations and regulations.
Understand the rationale and practices of effective, hand hygiene procedures.
Discuss current vaccination recommendations for dental and medical healthcare professionals.
Describe the dangers of misperceptions against recommended vaccines
Describe recent technology advances and protocols for instrument processing and sterilization.
Understand how to effectively monitor reprocessing and sterilization procedures.
Discuss the importance of environmental surface cleaning and disinfection.
Describe factors which can lead to dental unit waterline (DUWL) contamination.
Comprehend practical strategies which can minimize DUWL contamination.

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.

PACE Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education

What people are saying

In-Depth Explanations

I liked the depth of explanation. I had many "Ah Hah!" moments. esp. all the different types of vaccinations

- Patricia M.

Reinforced our Infection Control protocols

I feel that this live webinar reinforced the infection controls we are using in the office are productive and are on target. I loved that Dr Molinari was very knowledgeable, informative and relaxed.

- Webinar Attendee

Refreshing OSHA webinar!

Refreshing OSHA seminar- different information

- Patti F.

Very interesting & informative!

I liked that the webinar was well prepared and the instructor has good knowledge of the matter. I found it very interesting and very informative. Thank you!!

- Ivonne S.

Excellent instructor

The instructor was excellent and very clear on all the topics. Great job!!!!

- Webinar Attendee

I always choose Dr. Molinari!

I always choose Dr. Molinari every year, he is so knowledgeable and I love his style of teaching.

- Lori S.

Concentrates on Important Points

Dr. Molinari speaks at a good pace, and he concentrates on the 'important points' in his lecture, not getting too detailed in his descriptions. He also provides good Handouts which have the detailed information. It was a great review of diseases that can affect the Immune Compromised patients

- Laurence D.

Better Understanding

This live webinar gave me a better understanding about autoimmune conditions and future effects.

- Webinar Attendee

Always up-to-date info

Dr. Molinari is one of my favorite presenters and always has up-to-date and informative information in pertinent courses.

- Angelica C.

Nicely Covered

"All aspects of water treatment & water related problems were nicely covered'

- Tulika K.

Great Information

"The information presented was great and I never took a course like this before. Thank you for providing it."

- Webinar Attendee

Impressive Knowledge

"Speaker knowledge of the subject matter was impressive."

- Webinar Attendee

Highly Beneficial & Informative

"I LOVED THIS WEBINAR!! 10/10 Very informative and easy to start in engaged with. As a dental assistant and microbiology student this was extremely important to me and I found it highly beneficial."

- Madison L.

Good information

"The webinar had some good information I wasn’t aware of."

- Chris O.

Presented Well

"The subject was presented well and allotted time for Q&A."

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Great Presenter!

"Dr. M is a great presenter! Makes all the info very easy to understand and remember."

- Webinar Attendee

Covered a Wide Variety

"It covered a wide variety of issues that are relevant to dental hygiene."

- Webinar Attendee

Abundant Knowledge!

"John and his abundant knowledge pair with great presentation!"

- Webinar Attendee

Up to Date

"Dr Molinari always gives thorough information and the most up to date practices being implemented. Great course!"

- Webinar Attendee

Enthusiastic, Articulate and a Touch of Humility

Enthusiastic, articulate and a touch of humility - I appreciate your time, research and ability to share information.

- Heid H. RDH (Pittsburgh, PA)

Gold Standard

Dr. Molinari is the gold standard for me in infection control & microbiology.

- Diana C. RDH (Morgantown,WV)

Comprehensible and Captivating

Dr. Molinari is an amazing instructor! He provides the facts, highlighting points most pertinent to dental professionals. You will never find another expert who can make this complicated topic both comprehensible and captivating.

- Webinar Attendee

Will Utilize Again and Refer My Colleaugues

This was my first CE with Concord Seminars, will utilize again and refer my colleagues!

- Nicole C. RDH (Colorado Springs,CO)

Best In The Country

This is a great course and Dr. Molinari is excellent - the best in the country. His presentation is timely, comprehensive and well presented.

- Angelina R. RDH (Pittsburgh,PA)

Incorporated Humor

"Dr. Molinari was most interesting and incorporated humor into the seminar"

- C.F., DDS (Raleigh, NC)

Great Course

"Loved his humor, presentation of info, enjoyed his knowledge and time. Great course. Loved it all!"

- Off. Adm. (Atlanta, GA)

Premier Expert in His Field

"Superior seminar! So refreshing to listen to a premier expert in his field."

- S.H, RDH (Dallas, TX)

Informed, Enthusiastic, Educated and Good Humored

"Dr. Molinari was a highly informed, enthusiastic, educated and good humored speaker. His presentation was a good use w/ my time. Thank you!"

- C.G, DDS (Ann Arbor, MI)