January 18, 2023, 7:00 – 8:30 PM, 1 CE, Virtual Meeting
COST: Complimentary for SCDS member dentists and staff
This class will be presented live via Zoom. A recorded version will be available for viewing through January 31, 2023.
Registration: Please RSVP no later than noon on Monday, January 16, if possible.
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Presentation: Infection Control Infection Prevention Standards: A look at CDC guidelines and DQAC requirements with practical ways to implement them. DQAC is now requiring annual infection control staff training that includes such issues as respiratory hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, dental unit water quality protocols, hand-piece sterilization and more. This 1-hour class will address the required issues in a fun, relatable format. Our trainers: Aimee Forth and Erin Gallegos have extensive histories with the Dentsply -Sirona company They both work as Executive Regional Business Specialists, Preventive; focusing on the infection control aspects of dentistry.
NOTE: Dental team members participating, please include the name of their member dentist, in the AGD box, when registering.
All CDE will be awarded the first week in February.
About our Presenters: Aimee Forth and Erin Gallegos have extensive histories with the Dentsply Sirona company. Ms. Forth has worked for Dentsply Sirona since 2012 and Ms. Gallegos has been employed since 2004. They both work as Region Specialist Preventive focusing on the infection control aspects of dentistry. Both are members of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and OSAP DALE Foundation Dental Infection Prevention. In 2020, Aimee and Erin earned there OSAP Control Certificate. Their knowledge helps the dental clinician become more efficient in their daily duties plus ensuring they are following CDC and State Dental Infection Prevention guidelines/laws. Erin and Aimee also educate the Distributor channels on these topics.
Special thanks to our Sponsors: The DocSites, Dentsply-Sirona