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(LIVE CE) Oct 23, 2010 - Oct 23, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA

EMERGING DISEASES, INFECTION CONTROL AND CALIFORNIA DENTAL PRACTICE ACT

* This class satisfies the California infection control and California Dental Practice Act requirements.

SYNOPSIS:

New diseases, as well as the return of some once thought eradicated diseases, are a major concern in the modern dental practice. It seems as if every few months a new disease is developing. The signs and symptoms of many emerging diseases such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob (Mad Cow Disease), H1N1/Swine Flu, Avian flu and the West Nile Virus will be described and effective preventive measures will be discussed. The course will also cover topics such as general disease transmission, universal and standard precautions, disinfection and sterilization as well as proper waste management.

The course will also review Cal-DOSH'’s (formerly known as CalOSHA) top 20 dental office violations, discuss the updated CDC guidelines and review the mandated minimum standards for infection control in the dental setting from the Dental Board of California regulations. Participants will also be provided with an easy-to-apply checklist for reviewing their office’s compliance with infection control and safety policies and guidelines.

The section on the California Dental Practice Act will present the recent changes in this law that will impact the way you practice dentistry. It will also cover the topics required for renewal of your license, including the scope of your practice, changes in the legal utilization of auxiliaries, and laws governing the prescribing of drugs. Your duties regarding domestic violence and acts in violation of the Dental Practice Act will also be considered, as well as the penalties that the Dental Board has the power to impose.

UPON COMPLETION YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

* Know the principles of disease transmission and Universal/Standard precautions

* Understand Cal-DOSH compliance issues, sterilization and disinfection

* Become familiar with the updated CDC infection control guidelines

* Understand the infection control practices mandated by the Dental Board of California

* Know how to use dental auxiliaries effectively within current California law

* Know the recent changes in the Dental Practice Act and the basic rules for avoiding problems that could place your dental license in jeopardy

* Be able to provide a safer environment for patients and the dental team

Expires on: Oct 23, 2010

Dates: Oct 23, 2010 - Oct 23, 2010

City: Los Angeles, CA

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