CE0702: Emerging Infectious Disease and Infection Control Update

John Molinari, PhD

DATE: Friday, September 7, 2007

LOCATION:
Edmonds Conference Center
Chrysanthemum Hall
201 Fourth Ave N.
Edmonds, Washington 98020
(425) 640-1808

TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants.

REGISTER:
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COURSE LOGISTICS SHEET:

SIMILAR COURSES:
See below

TIMES:
Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:00am - 8:30am
Lecture: 8:30am - 4:30pm

TUITION:

Before September 5
$260/Dentist
$165/Staff
$234/Current Dental Alumni Member

After September 5
$270/Dentist
$175/Staff
$244/Current Dental Alumni Member

CREDITS:
7 hours

The University of Washington gratefully thanks
Total Care
for its generous educational grant in support of this program.

Course Description:

Accumulated knowledge describing the risks of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus infection, tuberculosis, and other occupational infections have increased both the awareness and efficiency of health care infection control practices. These and other infectious disease challenges along with appropriate prevention strategies are considered in light of current scientific evidence. The most recent U.S. CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dentistry updated in 2003 and current OSHA recommendations will serve as the framework for the presentation. The application of aseptic technique principles and standard precautions for the treatment of patients is reinforced throughout the session. Evolving issues including patient and provider allergic reactions to latex, strategies for control of dental waterline contamination, and respiratory protection against aerosolized pathogens are also emphasized. In addition, updated information regarding appropriate vaccines for health care professionals, instrument reprocessing protocols, heat sterilization modalities and monitoring, protective barriers and disposable items, evaluation of available products and heir application in disinfection procedures, as well as other areas of concern, are considered in the context of developing technologies. The overall objective of this presentation is to provide the most recent scientific and clinical information to assist dental professionals in the application of effective, practical infection control.

Course Objectives - As a result of attending this course, the participant should be able to:

consider the latest information on emerging diseases in dentistry and around the world
understand the rationale for effective, practical, infection control precautions
use aseptic procedures as fundamental components of an infection control program
describe major infectious diseases that are occupational risks to dental professionals and their patients
understand the application of standard precautions when providing patient care
adhere to the most current vaccine recommendations for prevention of hepatitis B and other diseases
discuss immunological mechanisms and manifestations of allergic reactions associated with latex products
comprehend appropriate use of PPE for dental care
describe recent advances ad applications of heat sterilization technology
describe the use of disposable barriers and disinfectants used in environmental surface asepsis
describe factors which can lead to dental unit waterline (DUWL) contamination
list microorganisms which may be found in DUWL, and discuss strategies which may minimize formation of biofilms and DUWL contamination
describe and understand strategies which may minimize forms of bio and DUWL contamination

Instructor:

JOHN MOLINARI received a BA in Biology from St. Vincent College and a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He is currently Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Dr. Molinari has published over 300 scientific articles, text chapters and abstracts in the areas of Microbiology and Immunology, is a co-author of the text Practical Infection Control in Dentistry, and has lectured nationally and internationally on topics dealing with infectious diseases and dental asepsis. He also serves as a consultant for hospitals in the Detroit area and serves as a consultant to the ADA. Previously, he was the Project Coordinator for the Governmental Health Resources and Services Administration Task Force on AIDS and Dental Education, and Chairman of the American Association of Dental Schools Curriculum Advisory Committee on Bloodborne Infectious Diseases. Dr. Molinari is also a consultant to the CDC in the areas of infectious diseases and infection control. He is Past Chairman of OSAP and a present board member of the OSAP Foundation. Currently he is the Infection Control Section editor for The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, and has been a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of the American Dental Association. In recognition of his efforts, Dr. Molinari has been inducted as an honorary member of The Michigan Dental Association, The International College of Dentists, The American College of Dentists, and served as Chairman of the State of Michigan Governor Risk Reduction and AIDS Policy Commission.

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