2024 Courses and Events

Course #: 5440
Date: 12/03/2024
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Bethany Montoya, R.D.H.

Room: Exhibit Floor - Booth #425
Topic: Infection Control
Tuition: $185.00
Credits: 3
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Educator

Description:

Dental hygiene has long been described as one of the most hazardous occupations due partly to the clinician’s constant exposure to infectious pathogens. The COVID-19 pandemic only served to heighten concerns, as the introduction of a highly transmissible virus challenged previously established standards in infection control. This course will explore the pathophysiology of common contaminants found in oral fluids, their impact on the oral healthcare provider, and the latest trends in infection prevention during hygiene-specific services.

Learn:

• the epidemiological triad of infectious disease
• the three most common bloodborne pathogens dental professionals are exposed to
• to analyze various particle sizes and their distributions generated during dental hygiene procedures
• to explore five new ways dental hygienists can increase their infection protection while providing patient care

Support for this program is provided by