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Dental Infection Control (09ID1&2)
 Same course, two locations.
PLEASE NOTE: Misprint in Dental Brochure - There is no program in Phx. 2009

August 12, 2009
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 		Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
5151 E. Grant Rd.
Tucson, AZ
August 14, 2009
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 		Hassayampa Inn
122 E. Gurley Street
Prescott, AZ

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  Appropriate Infection Control is imperative in the practice of dentistry to protect not only our patients, but the dental staff as well. This program is specifically designed to provide current information on the PRACTICAL APPLICATION of CDC’s Guidelines for Infection Control in the Dental Health-Care Setting-2003. In addition, an overview of infectious diseases of importance in dentistry will be discussed.  Audience participation will be encouraged during the presentation in hopes of making this course more interactive. 

FACULTY: John B. Tullner, DDS, is a graduate of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and served 3 years in the US Army Dental Corps as a general practice resident and staff dentist.  Dr. Tullner was the consultant for dental infection control to the VA Headquarters Office of Dentistry prior to his retirement as Chief of the Dental Service at the VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA, with more than 27 years of VA service. Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry where he coordinates the Infection Control and OSHA programs. Over the last 24 years, he has lectured on the practical application of dental infection control and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Dr. Tullner is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and is a member of the American Dental Association, American Dental Education Association, and the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP).

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:  At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • define the concept of STANDARD PRECAUTIONS in the treatment of dental patients,

  • describe and apply current recommendations for dental infection control in radiology and the dental laboratory

  • understand the importance and application of recommendations for hand hygiene,

  • differentiate between Disinfection and Sterilization and understand the concept of Spaulding’s Classification as it is applied in dentistry,

  • have an understanding of the selection and use of disinfectants in the dental clinic,

  • apply the 2003 CDC Guidelines for Dental Infection Control, including relative risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens,

  • explain the issues related to Dental Unit Waterline Biofilm.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Dentists, dental hygienists, and other interested dental office staff.

CE STATEMENTS: The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) certifies this program for 6 contact hours.  A certificate of attendance will be awarded.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Employee Education System is an ADA-CERP Recognized Provider.  The formal continuing education programs of this sponsor are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit.  The current term of acceptance extends from December 2005-December 2009.  This program has been approved for 6 contact hours.

AGENDA:
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM        Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM      Principles of Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens of Concern
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM    Morning Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM    Review of "Updated CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings - 2003"
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM      Lunch break (on your own)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM        Practical Application of CDC Guidelines
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM        Afternoon Break
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM        Continuation of Program & Discussion
4:30 PM                        Program Closure

REGISTRATION FEES: Registration fee is $190.00 for dentists; $125.00 for all other dental professionals.  Fee for full-time VA employees is Tucson - $15.00 and Prescott - $18.00.  Includes continental breakfast and course material.  Credit card registrations may be called in, mailed, or faxed - Visa, Mastercard & American Express accepted. Refunds, minus a $15 processing fee, will be made until 3 days prior to the program.  No refunds will be made after this date. There will a $20.00 processing fee for any returned checks. 
Confirmation letters will not be sent. 
 

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SOUTHWEST HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION CENTER, INC
500 N. HIGHWAY 89 (OP SEC)    PRESCOTT, AZ 86313-5000
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