Dental CE Course: Infection Control in the Dental Office

Is your office complying with OSHA guidelines for infection control? Infection control authorities argued for more stringent standards of asepsis for years but it took thethreat of AIDS to serve as the impetus for change. By 1991, OSHA had mandated the use of personal protective equipment and numerous other preventive measures to safeguard thedental staff. These regulations were a significant milestone and had profound implications for dental practice. There is now another set of guidelines for the dental team. In 2003,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published "Guidelines for the Infection Control in the dental Health- Care Settings" which covered measures designed to protectnot only the dental healthcare worker but the patient as well. Join us for an informative morning as we discuss the CDC Guidelines and review recent advances in infection control.You will learn about and be able to apply the measures necessary to ensure the health and safety of personnel and patients in the private practice setting.